Alvarez, Astros Top Mariners In Game Two

Division Series - Seattle Mariners v Houston Astros - Game Two

Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros hits a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning in game two of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 13, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)Photo: Getty Images

Yordan Alvarez mashed a go-ahead two-run bomb in the sixth inning as the Astros topped the Mariners 4-2 in Game Two of their American League Division Series in Houston. Alvarez was again the hero for Houston as he helped the team take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. Kyle Tucker also went deep in the victory. Hector Neris collected the win in relief, while Ryan Pressly locked down the save. Luis Castillo was charged the loss after allowing three runs over seven frames. The Mariners had led 4-1 through the fifth inning, before the Astros took back the lead for good. The series shifts back to Seattle for Game Three on Saturday.


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