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Álvarez, Astros slug their way to 12-3 win over Mariners

Seager, France HRs only offense for Seattle

By KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press
Published: August 20, 2021, 8:46pm
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Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez (44) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, left, during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez (44) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, left, during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Photo Gallery

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros shook off the hitting woes that plagued them for most of the last week, slugging four home runs in a rout of the Seattle Mariners.

Yordan Álvarez homered and had four RBI as the Astros jumped on Yusei Kikuchi early and cruised to the 12-3 win on Friday night.

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