HOUSTON -- Astros manager Joe Espada was pleased with Yordan Alvarez's contributions in Houston's 3-1 loss during Game 1 of the American League wild-card series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.
The Astros need all the help they can get as they attempt to level the best-of-three series Wednesday afternoon.
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