Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez's biggest threat to Triple Crown is Pete Alonso

The Houston Astros are striving to secure the AL West division lead, and their chances might hinge on Yordan Alvarez's exceptional 2026 season, which has him on track to win the AL Triple Crown. However, Pete Alonso, the AL RBI leader, poses the greatest threat to Alvarez's pursuit of this rare feat. Alonso has amassed 91 RBIs in 133 games, and his recent form suggests he could surpass Alvarez in this category.

In contrast, Alvarez has only nine RBIs in August, coupled with a .918 OPS, falling significantly behind Alonso's impressive performance. Alvarez's previous career-high in RBIs was 104 in 2021, and to clinch the Triple Crown, he would need to break his own record. Despite strong batting averages, Alvarez's RBI output might not be enough to surpass Alonso's, making the Orioles' slugger the most formidable challenger to Alvarez's historic chase.