Yordan Alvarez tallies three RBIs in Astros' win over Mariners
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Yordan Alvarez went 2 for 4 with his 41st home run and three RBIs in the Houston Astros' 7-0 victory against the Seattle Mariners. His performance included an RBI single in the first inning and a two-run homer in the eighth. The Astros are now tied with the Texas Rangers for first place in the AL West with five games remaining this season, after recently losing ground due to a sweep by the Atlanta Braves. Alvarez leads the American League in batting average and slugging percentage, positioning himself as a candidate for the Triple Crown, with a need for continued strong performances in the final stretch of the season.
- •Astros win 7-0 against Mariners on September 22.
- •Alvarez hits a two-run homer and an RBI single.
- •He ties with Junior Caminero for most home runs in the AL.
- •Astros are now tied with Rangers for first in the AL West.
- •Alvarez is leading the AL in batting average at.314.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Triple Crown still within reach for Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez after big game in Seattle
"Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez gained some ground Tuesday night in his chase for a Triple Crown. The AL MVP front-runner went 2 for 4 with his 41st home run and three RBIs in the Astros' 7-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. Alvarez hit an RBI single in the first inning, was intentionally walked in the second and then belted a 386-foot homer in the eighth with a 109.5 mph exit velocity. “At this point, I keep wondering why guys are pitching to him,” Houston first baseman Christian Walker said.
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