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Photo: Instagram/Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman found himself in the midst of controversy, drawing the ire of fans when he allowed a pivotal home run to Yordan Alvarez during the late stages of ALCS Game 2. It was a thrilling Cuban showdown as Yordan Alvarez faced off against Rangers reliever Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning. While the Rangers had initially taken the lead, the Astros mounted a comeback to narrow the score to 5-3. In a pivotal moment, Yordan Alvarez, who had already showcased his power with six postseason homers, took the stage for his third at-bat. On the first pitch, Alvarez launched a high and deep shot to left, pulling the Astros within one run at 5-4. Photo/ Instagram/Yordan Alvarez Alvarez's remarkable postseason performance continued, with a slashline of .391/.440/.1.261 and an OPS over 1.700, along with his six homers in just five games, carrying the Astros. In stark contrast, Aroldis Chapman's star seemed to be waning. Once renowned for his record...

Photo: Instagram/Yordan Alvarez In the American League Division Series opener against the Twins, Yordan Alvarez emerged as the star of the show, belting not one but two home runs that left fans and players in awe. Alvarez's incredible display of power began with a two-run blast in the third inning, complete with a bat flip so extravagant it could have been spotted from space. Four innings later, he outdid himself, launching his bat into what felt like orbit as he secured his first multihomer game in the postseason. The Astros clinched Game 1 of the ALDS with a score of 6-4, thrilling the sellout crowd of 43,024 at Minute Maid Park. The tone for Houston's victory was set early by Jose Altuve, who crushed a leadoff home run on the very first pitch he faced. Photo: Instagram/Yordan Alvarez However, it was Alvarez who truly stole the spotlight, reminding everyone why he's regarded as one of baseball's most formidable sluggers. Pitcher Justin Verlander , who delivered a mas...

Photo: Instagram/Yordan Alvarez Astros' outfielder Yordan Alvarez's return to the lineup after a June injury is highly anticipated, and Houston provided an encouraging update on his progress. Although he wasn't activated for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers, Alvarez continued his rehab work at Minute Maid Park. Alongside other injured Astros, including Jose Altuve, he engaged in various baseball activities , showcasing his dedication to getting back on the field. During the day, Alvarez ran the bases and participated in other drills, with the team optimistic about his recovery. Despite reporters not having the chance to speak with him on Monday, Astros manager Dusty Baker assured them that Alvarez is very close to returning. Photo: Instagram/Yordan Alvarez The team hopes to activate him either on Tuesday or Wednesday, and it's clear that he's inching closer to full fitness. Previously, Alvarez concluded an injury rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land, ...