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Yordan Alvarez sets Astros record with six RBIs in a single inning
Yordan Alvarez drove in six runs in the first inning of the Astros' June 13 game against the Kansas City Royals, becoming the first player in Houston franchise history to achieve that feat. He opened the inning with a grand slam and later added a second home run, joining Jeff Bagwell and Lee May as the only Astros to hit two homers in one inning. Alvarez is batting .316 with 22 home runs and 48 RBIs as Houston sits at 31‑39, fourth in the AL West.
The Astros have publicly dismissed trade rumors involving Alvarez, emphasizing his importance to the team. Fantasy and media outlets have nonetheless speculated on a hypothetical blockbuster deal that would send the star hitter to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for a package of top prospects and pitcher Luis Castillo, highlighting how his performance continues to drive market chatter.