Astros surge into first place behind Yordan Alvarez's stellar performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:19 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Houston Astros continue their strong performance, currently sitting first in the American League West. They recently defeated the Marlins 8-5 and have swept multiple series, including recent matchups against the White Sox and Rangers. Yordan Alvarez is a key factor in this success, leading the league in several hitting categories, including batting average and home runs. As of August 7, Alvarez's impressive stats make him a frontrunner for the American League MVP amidst his ongoing hot streak.
- •Astros sit first in AL West as of August 7.
- •Yordan Alvarez leads the league in batting average at.329.
- •Alvarez has 35 home runs and 85 RBIs this season.
- •Astros swept the Marlins and Rangers in recent series.
- •Next game is against the San Diego Padres on Sunday.
- 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — One Giant Leap: Astros soaring behind Yordan Alvarez
"The Astros have surged into first place in the American League West while Alvarez aims for the first Triple Crown in MLB since Miguel Cabrera in 2012.
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