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Alvarez powers Astros to crucial win, ties AL HR lead
23 Sep
Summary
- Yordan Alvarez hit a home run and drove in three runs.
- Houston Astros defeated Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday.
- Houston tied Texas atop the AL West with five games left.
The Houston Astros defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night, thanks to a dominant performance from Yordan Alvarez. Alvarez's two-run home run in the seventh inning contributed to his three RBIs for the game, tying him for the American League lead with 41 home runs. His .314 batting average also leads the AL, and he is close behind the league leader in RBIs.
This crucial victory snapped a three-game losing streak for the Astros and brought their season record to 78-79. They are now tied with the Texas Rangers, who also lost their game, at the top of the American League West division. With only five games left in the regular season, the Astros hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Rangers, positioning them favorably in the division race. The Seattle Mariners, with a 73-84 record, are nearing playoff elimination.
