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Watch: Álvarez, Tucker Launch Homers for Houston Astros Lead Over Braves

Houston Astros sluggers Yordan Álvarez and Kyle Tucker launched back-to-back home runs to take the lead over the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning.
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Watch: Álvarez, Tucker Launch Homers for Houston Astros Lead Over Braves
Watch: Álvarez, Tucker Launch Homers for Houston Astros Lead Over Braves

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Houston Astros sluggers Yordan Álvarez and Kyle Tucker seemingly can't be stopped right now. After helping his team to victory on Friday evening, Álvarez just launched another home run on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves to take a 2-1 lead. 

With Alex Bregman on base, Álvarez launched a Kyle Wright curveball into the right field stands. The home run travelled 414 feet and came off the bat at a scorching 110.7-mph and at an angle of 29 degrees. A mammoth shot. 

Kyle Tucker then came up to the plate two two batters later after first baseman Jose Abreu got on base. 

Tucker then deposited Wright's curveball into the center field stands. The ball travelled 410 feet and had an exit velocity of 104.3-mph. That brought the Astros lead to 4-1. 

Houston battled back after what was a classic pitcher's duel through the first five innings. It's an encouraging sign to see the fight in this team as they battle to get above a .500 record. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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