Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez leaves game against Cubs in 6th inning because of back spasms
Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros left the game against the Chicago Cubs due to back spasms. He exited in the sixth inning while in the middle of an at-bat. Alvarez is a three-time All-Star and has been performing well this season.
- ▪Yordan Alvarez left the game in the sixth inning because of back spasms.
- ▪He was in the middle of an at-bat when he experienced discomfort.
- ▪Zach Dezenzo replaced him as a pinch-hitter after his exit.
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