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Alvarez hits grand slam, 22nd homer, as Astros crush Athletics 13-2
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Alvarez hits grand slam, 22nd homer, as Astros crush Athletics 13-2

From Clarín · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Yordan Alvarez hit a grand slam and his 22nd home run, powering the Houston Astros to a 13-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
  • The Astros' offense was dominant, with Alvarez contributing 48 RBIs on the season, while Altuve also hit his fifth home run.
  • Oakland's debutant pitcher Morris struggled, allowing nine runs in four innings, as the Athletics fell to a significant defeat.

Yordan Alvarez launched a grand slam, his 22nd home run of the season, as the Houston Astros decisively defeated the Oakland Athletics 13-2. Alvarez's powerful performance also brought his season RBIs to 48, highlighting his significant offensive contribution.

The Astros' bats were hot throughout the game. Jose Altuve added to the scoring with his fifth home run of the season, further solidifying Houston's commanding lead. The team's overall offensive output overwhelmed the Athletics' pitching staff.

On the other side, Oakland's pitcher Mitch Morris made his major league debut but faced a tough outing. He surrendered nine runs in just four innings, struggling to contain the Astros' potent lineup. The Athletics' offense also failed to gain traction against Houston's pitching, resulting in a lopsided score.

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Originally published by Clarín in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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