Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants Astros fans to know he doesn't predict playoff games.
During Monday's ALDS game between the Astros and Royals, Abbott appeared to tweet out a congratulatory message to Houston for advancing to the ALCS — and then the comeback started. Kansas City scored five runs in the eighth inning and tacked on two more in the ninth for a 9-6 come-from-behind victory.
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The Royals' win tied the series at two games apiece, and Abbott was blamed for the jinx tweet.
Everyone blame Greg Abbott. pic.twitter.com/bFQTTio0lt
— Cassie Logan (@c4ssielogan) October 12, 2015Fire Abbott! Kick him out of the state!
Not that simple.
If you look at the bio on the @GovAbbott account, this is what you'll read: "Official news from the Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. You can follow the governor's personal feed@GregAbbott_TX."
Then you head over to Abbott's personal account.
Hey @Astros fans. Unfollow --> @GovAbbott. Follow the REAL Greg Abbott right here. No predictions. Just support.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) October 12, 2015Maybe the real jinx here was the Houston bullpen. But I don't study the dark arts of baseball and Twitter.
