Houston's Yordan Alvarez out of Friday's Game 3 lineup

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is not starting in Friday's Game 3 lineup against the Washington Nationals.

What It Means:

Alvarez will head to the bench with the Astros playing under National League rules and losing the designated hitting spot.

In 47 career postseason at-bats, Alvarez is hitting .213 with one RBI.