Air Yordan

05/23/2023 Air Yordan

By: Jeff Yoder

Yordan Alvarez Belts 2 HRs, 1 Grand Slam as Astros Win 8th Straight

 

Everything seems to going right lately for the Houston Astros. While the Texas Rangers still hold the AL West lead after a hot start, it’s the Stros who are now one game back in the midst of an eight-game win streak thanks to Monday’s home-run derby from Yordan Alvarez. The Astros’ long-ball extraordin-air went 3-for-4 with five RBIs and three runs scored thanks to a pair of homers — a solo shot and a grand slam. Alvarez has a dozen dingers on the year, and Houston hit a season-high five home runs in total as they routed the Brewers in the series opener (12-2). The Rays won April, but the Astros are winning May.

 

Watch: Astros Win 8th Straight Behind Yordan’s 2-HR Game

 

MLB Quick-Hitters

 

Freedie’s Return: Freddie Freeman returned to Atlanta as a member of the Dodgers and delivered a clutch 3-run homer to lift L.A. over the Braves (8-6).

 

Castillo’s 1K Ks: Luis Castillo tossed a gem (6 IP, 8 Ks, 4 Hits, 0 ERA) for the Mariners against the last-placed A’s (11-2) to hit a milestone moment — 1,000 career strikeouts.

 

Rays Rake Jays: Another AL East rivalry series is underway between the Rays and Blue Jays, and Tampa Bay took advantage of Toronto’s mistakes with three home runs in the opener (6-4).

 

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