Jose Altuve had three hits and two RBIs in his return from COVID-19 protocol and the Houston Astros downed the Seattle Mariners Monday night, 5-2.
Yordan Alvarez and Yuli Gurriel both had three hits and drove in a run for the Stros, who host the M’s again Tuesday night at 7:10 at Minute Maid Park.
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Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani struck out nine over 5 innings to lead LA past Texas, 9-4.
Ohtani became the first home run leader since Babe Ruth in 1921 to start a game on the mound.
He’ll likely be in the lineup Tuesday when the Halos and Rangers go at it again at 7:05 p.m.