For Astros and Yordan Alvarez, a sweet repeat and commanding series lead

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View in browser OCTOBER SALE: 6 MONTHS FOR 99¢! Access fall events, football and more local news. Subscribe Today. Good morning. Here are the top sports stories around Houston today: Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer The legend lives on Yordan Alvarez hit his second game-winning homer in as many games to give the Astros a 2-0 series lead over the Mariners.   Putting 'em on his back. Baseball players can't carry a team like basketball players can, but Yordan Alvarez is giving it a try for the Astros in this ALDS, writes Jerome Solomon.   Final rehearsal What to watch for when the Rockets take on the Pacers tonight in Indianapolis for their preseason finale.   Denied again A late West Viriginia field goal sinks Baylor as the Bears remain winless in Morgantown.   New sexual assault lawsuit filed A new lawsuit brought by an anonymous plaintiff makes allegations similar to those made against former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson by dozens of other women.   Greg Rajan Texas Sports Nation editor greg.rajan@chron.com Sponsored Content   Shopping This airport lounge was just named the best in the world for the 6th time This is the sixth consecutive year that Plaza Premium has taken home the prize, a "testament" to the group's "service excellence," founder and CEO Song Hoi See said in the release.   Shopping The Home Depot's internet-famous giant skeleton has a frightening (and cheaper) alternative Skelly's got competition.   OCTOBER SALE: 6 MONTHS FOR 99¢! Unlimited Digital Access Act Now No Commitment | Cancel Anytime Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2022 Hearst Communications