Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez exits game with right knee contusion
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez, right, tests his right leg for manager Joe Espada, left, and a member of the athletic training staff after injuring himself while sliding into second base on a double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Houston. Credit: AP/Kevin M. Cox
HOUSTON — Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez exited Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels with a right knee contusion after sliding into second base after hitting a double in the third inning.
Alvarez slid into second, stood up and bent over and put his hands on his knees in pain after taking a few steps. Astros training staff and manager Joe Espada went out to check on him.
Alvarez tried to walk it off but continued to put his hands to his knees and up on his head in pain after just a few steps. He was replaced by Mauricio Dubón.
When he exited the game, Alvarez was 2 for 2 with a single and a double. This comes a day after Alvarez went 4 for 4 with a homer in a 10-4 victory for the Astros over the Angels on Saturday.
Alvarez entered Sunday hitting .305 with 35 homers and 86 RBIs to lead the Astros in all three categories.
The Astros entered Sunday with a five-game lead in the AL West standings.
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