Yordan Alvarez hits 34th home run in Astros' 5-2 win over Marlins

Yordan Alvarez hit his 34th home run and tallied two RBIs in the Houston Astros' 5-2 win against the Miami Marlins on July 23, 2026. With this performance, Alvarez leads MLB in home runs and is vying for the Triple Crown, leading the American League in RBIs as well. Houston improved to 50-54 and remains in contention for a playoff spot, currently sitting two games behind the Texas Rangers in the AL West. The Astros secured their third consecutive victory after previously struggling, raising questions about their strategy as the trade deadline approaches. The team will next face the Chicago White Sox in a three-game series.

• 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Yordan Alvarez competing for MLB Triple Crown after hitting 34th home run in Astros' 5-2 win over Marlins