Astros Rally Past Athletics 4-0 Alvarez Shines

Yordan Alvarez powered the Astros to a 4-0 win over the Athletics with two doubles and two RBIs, including a fourth-inning scoring sequence and a go-ahead swing that extended Houston’s lead to 4-0 in the seventh. The victory highlighted Alvarez’s season-long production, as he sits atop the AL in batting average, home runs and RBIs, while Houston rode a strong five-inning outing from Hayden Wesneski and four relievers to limit Oakland to three hits. In a separate development, Alvarez and Jose Altuve left Thursday’s game against the Angels on precautionary terms, prompting a cautious approach by Houston as the team remains in a tight AL West race. The Astros’ offense has been critical to their lead, but injuries and rest decisions have forced managerial adjustments, with bench options already limited as the team navigates the final stretch of the season. Despite the rocky game against the Angels, Houston still aims to protect its division position, balancing rest for veteran stars with continued run production from Alvarez and the lineup.