Yordan Alvarez drives Astros offense amid home run drought
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Yordan Alvarez contributed two hits and both RBIs for the Houston Astros in their 6-2 loss to the New York Mets on Saturday. Although he ended a 12-game home run drought, his overall power numbers have declined, with just two home runs in his last 119 plate appearances. Despite the struggles of the Astros' offense, Alvarez maintains a strong.320 batting average and leads the American League with 37 home runs and a 1.048 OPS for the season. The Astros are in a tight playoff race, and teammates are expected to step up to support Alvarez's efforts as the month nears its end.
- •Alvarez has a.320 batting average and 93 RBIs this season.
- •He leads the majors with 28 intentional walks.
- •Houston's offense managed only four hits against the Mets.
- •Alvarez saw 41.4% of pitches in the strike zone, his lowest this season.
- •The Astros stand in a tight playoff race as August ends.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Yordan Alvarez is still finding ways to produce for Houston Astros, even with dip in homers
"The homers have slowed, but Yordan Alvarez has kept finding various ways to help the Astros' offense with the team in a tight playoff race.
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