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Alvarez's Two Homers, Six RBIs Power Astros' 10-8 Victory

6/13/2026

Summary

Alvarez Delivers Six RBIs

Yordan Alvarez hit a homer and a grand slam in the first inning, delivering six RBIs as the Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 10-8 on Friday.
Alvarez’s six RBIs joined Ortiz (2008) as the only players to hit two homers and drive in six runs in a single inning.
Brice Matthews added a ninth-inning homer.
Nate Pearson earned the win after pitching two innings.

Summary

Brown Denies Trades

Astros GM Dana Brown said there are no talks about trading Yordan Alvarez or Jeremy Peña, while the 31-37 club, four games back, seeks outfield and bullpen upgrades.
Returning pitchers Hunter Brown, Cristian Javier, Ronel Blanco and Hayden Wesneski could improve a bullpen that has the worst ERA.
Alvarez is under team control through 2028 at $26.833 million per year—$60 million total—with owner Jim Crane’s “never-surrender” stance signaling Houston will stay competitive.

History

Historical Context

David Ortiz, the Red Sox’s designated hitter, posted a 23-home-run, 89-RBI season in 2008 despite a wrist injury, continuing the power surge that set a franchise record with 54 homers in 2006 and helped break the 86-year World Series drought in 2004. His clutch RBI performances echo the Red Sox’s tradition of game-changing innings.

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Alvarez Delivers Six RBIs

Yordan Alvarez hit a homer and a grand slam in the first inning, delivering six RBIs as the Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 10-8 on Friday.
Alvarez’s six RBIs joined Ortiz (2008) as the only players to hit two homers and drive in six runs in a single inning.
Brice Matthews added a ninth-inning homer.
Nate Pearson earned the win after pitching two innings.

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