Houston Astros power hitter Yordan Alvarez made Major League Baseball history Friday evening in Kansas City, becoming the first player ever to launch both a grand slam and a multi-run home run during the opening inning of a game against the Royals.
According to Sportradar, Alvarez joins just seven other players who have accomplished hitting a grand slam and multi-run homer within the same inning, marking the first time since Angels player Kendrys Morales achieved the milestone against Texas in 2012.
The left-handed batter first connected for a two-run homer to the opposite field early in the frame, then delivered a bases-clearing blast to center field with two outs, accounting for six runs batted in during Houston’s explosive nine-run opening inning.
With his two-homer performance, Alvarez, who leads the American League in home runs, matched Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber for the major league lead with 24 round-trippers this season.
The 28-year-old designated hitter from Cuba earned AL Rookie of the Year honors in 2019 during his time with Houston. The three-time All-Star selection captured AL Championship Series MVP recognition in 2021 and topped the Astros with six RBIs the following season when the team claimed the World Series championship.
