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 throwing error by Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter on Monday.

Alvarez limped noticeably to the dugout, had a hard time negotiating the downhill steps, then went to the clubhouse rather than back to left field when the Astros took the field for the second inning.

After Houston completed a 6-3 win, Alvarez waved off reporters en route to the exit, using crutches with his left foot in a boot. The Astros later announced he would have an M

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