Triple Crown still within reach for Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez after big game in Seattle

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is in contention for the American League Triple Crown. He currently leads the league with a .314 batting average and is tied for first with 41 home runs. Alvarez trails the RBI leader by six after recording 102 so far this season.
He’s tied for the AL lead in home runs with 41, first in batting average at .314 and six back in RBIs with 102.
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