Houston Astros secured a 5-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
This win sent the Mariners to their fourth consecutive loss but also pushed the Astros 1.5 games ahead in the race for the third and final wild-card spot in the American League standings.
This matchup between the Astros and the Mariners followed a well-known pattern: Justin Verlander’s dominance as a pitcher and Yordan Alvarez’s excellence as a hitter.
Despite battling injuries throughout the year, Alvarez still maintains a batting average of .297, with 30 home runs and 96 RBI.
In his 391 at-bats, he has recorded an outstanding OPS of 1.004.
By reaching the milestone of his 30th home run, Alvarez has also earned himself a coveted spot in the exclusive club of Astros players who have achieved this feat in team history.
Per ESPN Stats & Info:
Yordan Alvarez is the 2nd player in Astros history with three straight 30-homer seasons, joining Jeff Bagwell (8 straight from 1996-2003).
Yordan Alvarez is the 2nd player in Astros history with three straight 30-homer seasons, joining Jeff Bagwell (8 straight from 1996-2003). pic.twitter.com/3i84FOcYn0
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 26, 2023
The significance of this achievement is the fact that one of the legendary players in Astros history, Jeff Bagwell, has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Therefore, joining the ranks of such esteemed players is undoubtedly an outstanding accomplishment for Alvarez.
Both the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners are set to face each other once again on Tuesday night, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET.
