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Alvarez Walked Three Times, Sets Record | Houston Astros News
Yordan Alvarez is rewriting baseball history—not with homers, but with intentional walks, shattering Jeff Bagwell’s franchise record in a single season. The Astros’ MVP-caliber slugger, leading the majors in OPS and chasing a Triple Crown, is so feared that opponents are walking him three times in one game to avoid his bat. While it fuels frustration for Alvarez—who craves his at-bats—he understands the team benefit. Yet, even with runners on base, the Astros lost, proving avoiding Alvarez doesn’t guarantee victory. This season, Alvarez’s dominance forces teams into unprecedented decisions…
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