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Alvarez has 3 HRs, Astros down A’s to clinch playoff berth

Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena (3) celebrates with Yordan Alvarez (44) after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Adrian Martinez walks off the mound after giving up a home run to Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez celebrates after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Alvarez has 3 HRs, Astros down A’s to clinch playoff berth