Astros await word on Yordan Alvarez as Rangers series continues

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The Houston Astros can only hope life without Yordan Alvarez goes as well on Day 2 as it did on Day 1 when they seek a second consecutive victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

Having already missed 100 games with a fractured right hand, Alvarez slipped on home plate while scoring from first base on a first-inning infield single that led to a thr