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Houston Astros ride Yordan Alvarez’s red-hot bat as solo home runs power a narrow win over the Texas Rangers. Can Alvarez’s dominant stretch—now tied for the American League lead in home runs—spark an Astros surge in the AL West race? Hosts Eric Huysman and Brett H. “Town Wheelhouse” Chancey break down how Alvarez’s solo shots, despite a lack of runners on base, are keeping Houston in contention and sparking debate over MVP snubs. Is the national media overlooking Alvarez’s MVP case despite his league-leading stats?

Insights include Mike Burrows’ strong pitching performance, the bullpen’s recent improvements, and key roster moves with Hunter Brown and Josh Hader’s returns on the horizon. The hosts question John Heyman’s MVP picks, analyze the challenge of relying on solo homers, and explore the Astros’ tight battle with division rivals Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. Will the Astros capitalize on this momentum and solidify their playoff hopes?

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