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Houston Astros rookie slugger Yordan Álvarez is struggling
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Álvarez belts 2 homers as Astros win 5-3 to sweep Mets - Seattle
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Yordan Alvarez turns clutch double play in win vs. Royals
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Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over Rangers
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Yordan Álvarez, traded by Dodgers, a star slugger for Astros - Los
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Astros end Mariners' winning streak at 14; J-Rod scratched
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Alvarez hits 3 HRs, Astros beat A's to clinch playoff spot - West
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Astros clip Twins 6-4 behind 2 HRs from Yordan Alvarez
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MLB roundup: Yordan Alvarez homers again to lead Houston past Seattle
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Astros beat Guardians 7-3