Orioles' Pedro Alvarez: Homers in loss to Astros

Alvarez hit his third home run, a solo shot, and walked in a 1-for-5 game Tuesday against the Astros.

Analysis:

Alvarez is a pure power hitter and the power just hasn't been there this season. He was mired in a 4-for-26 slump in the nine games since his last home run May 8, and he's hitting just .191/.300/.351. As much as he needed Tuesday's home run, he also struck out three more times and now has 24 strikeouts in just 94 at-bats this year.