Alvarez Seeks Historic Double Triple Crown for Astros
TL;DR
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez entered the week leading MLB in home runs (34), on-base percentage (.431) and OPS (1.074), putting him on a historic pace to win both the traditional Triple Crown and the rarer Slash Triple Crown. He stands out in two-strike hitting and remains a powerful presence even with two strikes. Meanwhile, the Padres are treating late July like playoff prep ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, using quick hooks and bullpen pressure to chase a wild-card spot.
- Yordan Alvarez Is On Pace to Win Two Types of Triple Crowns Sports Illustrated
- Yordan lets his bat handle Triple Crown talk, and it sure has a lot to say MLB.com
- Yordan Alvarez competing for MLB Triple Crown after hitting 34th home run in Astros' 5-2 win over Marlins Yahoo Sports
- Yordan Alvarez’s presence alone gives the Astros a reason to add at the deadline The New York Times
- Yordan Alvarez isn’t on pace for Astros’ best offensive season despite MVP-caliber performance Climbing Tal's Hill
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