Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has a strained muscle at the top of his right hand, a diagnosis that instills optimism he won't have a prolonged stay on the IL.
Yordan Alvarez hit three homers, and rookie Spencer Arrighetti carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning and struck out 11 as the Astros routed the Phillies 10-0.
Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez hit for the cycle against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, becoming the 10th player in Houston history to accomplish the feat.
Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm were among the starters named for the Midsummer Classic, joined by expected names including Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani.
Did a trip to Mexico City turn the season around? Houston thinks so.
Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot, and the Astros beat the Rockies 12-4 in the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series to snap a five-game losing streak.
