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Alvarez's 35th Homer & 9th Inning Heroics Seal Astros Win
29 Jul
Summary
- Yordan Alvarez hit his 35th home run and drove in the winning run.
- The Astros secured their second consecutive ninth-inning comeback win.
- Houston has won seven of their last eight games to reach 54-55.
Yordan Alvarez powered the Houston Astros to a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Angels on Tuesday night. He launched his 35th home run of the season in the first inning and then delivered a clutch two-out RBI single in the ninth, breaking a 2-2 tie.
The Angels opted to pitch to Alvarez with runners on base and two outs in the ninth, a decision that backfired as he singled to center field, scoring the go-ahead run. Pitcher Josh Hader closed out the game with a scoreless ninth for his 14th save.
This marked the second consecutive night the Astros rallied for a win in the ninth inning. They have now won seven of their last eight contests, improving their season record to 54-55. A win in Wednesday's series finale could bring them to .500.
Christian Walker contributed to the Astros' offense with a solo home run in the fourth inning. Houston's starting pitcher, Peter Lambert, had a solid outing, allowing two runs and six hits over five innings while striking out six.
