Astros Defeat Royals To Avoid Sweep

Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the 5th inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers homered to propel the Astros to a 7-1 win over the Royals in Kansas City. On a hot day at the plate for Houston, Jose Altuve and Chas McCormick tied for the team-lead as Houston avoided a three-game sweep at Kauffman Stadium. Framber Valdez earned his 12th win after allowing one unearned run through seven innings. The Astros remain atop the AL West at 84-and-66. They return home to host the Baltimore Orioles tonight.