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.
Source:
Baseball Press
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