Alvarez has 3 HRs, Astros down A's to clinch playoff berth

— Ace Justin Verlander had just wrapped up another strong start and was in the dugout in the fifth inning when Yordan Alvarez launched his third monster home run of the night for the Houston Astros.
Sep 17, 2022, 05:22 am - AP
OAK
HOU
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J. Verlander
win

J. Verlander17-3

5.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 9 K, 1 BB
A. Martinez
loss

A. Martinez4-5

5.0 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 6 K, 3 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

OAKHOU
1stAlvarez homered to center (434 feet).01
3rdAlvarez homered to center (431 feet).02
5thPeña homered to left (408 feet).03
5thAlvarez homered to right center (464 feet).04
6thMaldonado singled to center, Gurriel scored.05
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