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Altuve Shifts to DH, Alvarez Takes Left Field
17 Aug
Summary
- Jose Altuve will bat fourth as designated hitter on Sunday.
- Yordan Alvarez will start in left field, a rare appearance.
- Astros lead AL West by two games over the Rangers.
The Houston Astros announced a lineup adjustment for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners, which is the series finale. Jose Altuve will transition to the designated hitter position, batting fourth in the order. This shift means Yordan Alvarez, typically the designated hitter, will start in left field for this matchup.
Right-hander Hunter Brown is scheduled to pitch for the Astros. He has a 3-1 record with a 3.68 ERA this season. The Mariners will counter with right-hander Bryan Woo, who holds an 8-8 record and a 4.15 ERA.
The Astros currently hold a commanding lead in the American League West, sitting in first place with a 63-61 record and a two-game advantage over the Texas Rangers. In contrast, the Seattle Mariners have struggled recently, losing seven of their last 10 games. They are third in the AL West, five games behind the Astros, and three games out of a Wild Card spot.
