Alvarez Hits 41st Homer, Astros Tie AL West

Yordan Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs in Houston’s 7-0 win over Seattle, helping the Astros pull into a tie with Texas atop the AL West with five games remaining. Alvarez is batting .314 and is tied for the league lead with 41 home runs, while his 102 RBIs leave him six behind leader Pete Alonso as he pursues MLB’s first Triple Crown since 2012. The chase is complicated by intentional walks—Alvarez has received 33—and his place in the second spot in Houston’s batting order, which may limit his chances to drive in runners. Teammates praised his timely hitting after he organized a meeting following the Astros’ sweep by Atlanta.