Yordan Alvarez Launches 39th Home Run of Season in Astros Victory

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks in Tuesday's 4-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals. The blast was his team-leading 39th home run of the campaign, breaking a recent homer drought despite reaching base safely in 11 of his past 12 games. Alvarez is now batting .310/.429/.594 with 39 home runs and 98 RBI across 643 plate appearances this season.