Astros' Slump: Alvarez's Cold Streak, Baker's Defense

The Houston Astros are struggling against the Seattle Mariners, losing nine out of their last ten games. Star slugger Yordan Alvarez is in a slump, batting just .234 with a .345 on-base and .404 slugging since May. This has put pressure on the team, especially with the playoffs approaching. Meanwhile, former Astros manager Dusty Baker defended Jose Altuve against the old cheating scandal, calling him the most innocent player. The Astros need Alvarez to bounce back and veteran voices like Bakers to help turn their fortunes around. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce0d0bc61460aa96