HOUSTON — Astros All-Star left fielder Yordan Alvarez left Monday’s 6-3 win towards the Texas Rangers due to a sprained left ankle.
Alvarez appeared to slide as he crossed the plate within the first inning, scoring from first base on a throwing error by Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter on Carlos Correa’s infield single. Alvarez was tended to by a coach exterior the Astros’ dugout after which helped down the steps.
Zachary Cole entered the sport in proper subject within the second inning, with Jesus Sanchez transferring to left.
The staff introduced the harm a few innings after Alvarez left the sport.
Alvarez entered Monday’s sport batting .273 with six residence runs and 27 RBIs however has been restricted to 47 video games due to a fractured proper hand that pressured him to sit down out 101 video games.
The Astros maintain a three-game lead over the Rangers for the American League’s last wild-card spot.
The Related Press contributed to this report.