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Alvarez's Walk-Off Blast Lifts Astros Over Braves

  • The Houston Astros came back from a three-run deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4.
  • Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game for Houston.
  • Houston's bullpen held Atlanta scoreless over the final five innings to keep the Astros in the game.
  • The win came against Braves closer A.J. Minter, who had not allowed a home run all season before Friday night.
  • Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will begin a rehab assignment this weekend as he works his way back from injury.
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