Yordan Alvarez maintains lead in batting average during Triple Crown hunt

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez enters play Wednesday leading his league in batting average with a.311 mark. While he currently trails Junior Caminero in home runs and Pete Alonso in RBIs, Alvarez remains in contention for the Triple Crown. The Astros slugger has recorded 38 home runs and 95 RBIs this season, though his recent output has slowed with three home runs and 13 RBIs tallied since the start of August. His current pursuit follows a historic standard, as he attempts to become the first player to lead his league in average, home runs, and RBIs since Miguel Cabrera in 2012. Alvarez also seeks to become the first player in franchise history to lead the league in home runs. Competition for the top spots remains tight, with Junior Caminero and Pete Alonso both currently ahead of Alvarez in power categories as the season progresses.

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