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Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez stands at second base after hitting a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin
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If the Astros have been overlooked this season, the return of Alvarez and Altuve could change that - ABC News