Carlos Correa shocked after learning about historic performance in Twins win to surpass Derek Jeter and David Ortiz - "I can't even believe it"

Minnesota Twins pitcher Carlos Correa expressed his surprise after surpassing Derek Jeter and David Ortiz in the all-time postseason RBI list on Saturday.

In a stunning turn of events in Game 2 of the American League Division Series, the Houston Astros were resoundingly beaten 6-2 by the Minnesota Twins to tie the series.

The Astros, who triumphed in Game 1, were unable to replicate their success as the Twins dominated proceedings. Astros pitcher Framber Valdez had a challenging outing, giving up early runs against a potent Twins offense.

Carlos Correa, a former Astros star, played a pivotal role in the win, delivering a two-run single in the top of the fifth to extend Minnesota’s lead to 5-0. He had three hits and as many RBIs in four at-bats to surpass Derek Jeter and David Ortiz in the all-time postseason RBI list.

Corea told MLB Network after accomplishing the feat:

"Wow, I gotta let that sink in. ... I grew up watching these players and idolizing them. ... That’s surreal man, I can’t even believe it."

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How Carlos Correa's Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros

Carlos Correa

The Astros faced a substancial deficit, but their attempts at a comeback were thwarted by the Twins’ solid pitching and defense.

The top of the eigth inning presented a potential turning point for the Astros, with the top of their lineup due up. However, the Twins contnued to stifle the Astros’ offense, maintaining control of the game. Correa made a notable impact, both offensively and defensively,

With the series now tied, both teams head to Minnesota for Game 3 on Tuesday, and the stakes are higher than ever. The Astros will look to bounce back and regain their momentum, while the Twins aim to capitalize on their Game 2 success.

As the ALDS unfolds, baseball fans can expect more twists and turns in this captivating playoff matchup.