Alvarez hits solo homer, slam as the Astros rout Brewers 12-2 for 8th straight win

Published May 22, 2023 7:34 pm

By STEVE MEGARGEE
AP Sports Writer

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Yordan Alvarez had a grand slam among his two homers as the Houston Astros pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 12-2 for their eighth consecutive victory. Alvarez hit a solo shot off Corbin Burnes in the fifth inning and capped a five-run outburst in the sixth with his grand slam off Hoby Milner. Alvarez has 12 homers this season. Corey Julks, Martín Maldonado and Mauricio Dubon also went deep against Burnes, who allowed four homers in a game for the first time in his career. The Astros’ 12 runs and five homers represented season highs.

Article Topic Follows: AP National Sports

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KTVZ is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.