Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (41) delivers during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Houston. Yordan Alvarez left the Houston Astros’ game against the Angels on Sunday after appearing to hurt his right leg on a slide into second base.

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez exited Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels with a right knee contusion after sliding into second base after hitting a double in the third inning.Alvarez slid into second,

Victor Caratini slugged a three-run home run in the third inning and Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker both had four hits, including back-to-back homers in the seventh, to lead the Astros to their third win in a row,

Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker batting back-to-back offered a glimpse of how the Astros could assemble their lineup for the rest of the season and playoffs.

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez, right, tests his right leg for manager Joe Espada, left, and a member of the athletic training staff.

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