Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros showcased an impressive performance on 4/3/24, hitting his first home run of the season against Chris Bassitt. Alvarez, known for his power, has a remarkable record against Bassitt, now standing at 8 hits in 18 at-bats, including 5 home runs and 11 RBIs. Notably, his home run in the 3rd inning was a significant one, traveling 422 feet to right field at 108.2 MPH and a 26° launch angle off a 93.1 MPH sinker, marking it as a home run in all 30 MLB parks. Additionally, Alvarez hit a second homer and was just a triple shy of hitting for the cycle, having already secured a double, demonstrating his exceptional hitting skills.
Chris Bassitt: “You’re f*cking killing me, man.” Yordan Alvarez: 😄 Alvarez is 8-for-18 with 5 home runs vs. Bassitt in his career 😂 https://t.co/WmHRQF4XRH
Chris Bassitt to Yordan Alvarez: "You're fucking killing me, man" Yordan is 8-for-18 with 5 HR in his career against Bassitt https://t.co/NeYVp3gMuX
Yordan Alvarez’s second homer of the night nearly landed exactly where the first one did! https://t.co/4qPQ4Zmd8U
YORDAN ALVAREZ HAS DONE IT AGAIN 4-4 WITH 2HR AND A ROCKET DOUBLE OFF THE WALL https://t.co/0LSStQGP6R
It’s the fourth inning and Yordan Alvarez is only a triple shy of the cycle. 😅https://t.co/qHPegmT2Vy
Yordan Alvarez is 3-for-3 after this rocket double. He is now just a triple shy of the cycle. 😳 https://t.co/ICpI7WszDd
Yordan Alvarez just so good. Now 8/18 with 5HR, 11 RBI in his career vs. Chris Bassitt.
Yordan Alvarez is a triple shy of the cycle after his fourth-inning double.
⚾Yordan Alvarez, @YordanAlvarez2! HR (1) 4/3/24 @ HOU, ⬇️ 3rd vs RHP Chris Bassitt 108.2 MPH / 26° / 422 ft to RF Off a 93.1 MPH sinker ▶️It's a home run in 30/30 parks.◀️ 📺: https://t.co/TJE5E6vu2F https://t.co/Its6bZq0Iu
Yordan Alvarez against Chris Bassitt in 18 career Plate Appearances: 6-16, 5 HR, 10 RBI https://t.co/hSi05SKzTW
Yordan Alvarez’s first of the year! https://t.co/moO6GStEP0
Yordan Alvarez is now 7-17 with 5 HR against Chris Bassitt.
First Yordan Alvarez HR of the season! https://t.co/RW0v7vyr1l
Yordan Alvarez opens the scoring with a home-run. https://t.co/wPSUzWQ2j8
Yordan Alvarez. The Big Man.
Yordan Alvarez's fly out went 385 feet.