# Astros Power Fade Under Pressure | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-09-05T05:56:13+00:00
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The Astros’ home run drought is hitting hard—down from 1.5 bombs per game before August to just over one, with Alvarez’s slump at the heart of it. Despite better contact stats, his power has vanished, dragging down team OPS and run production. With more solo homers than average, they’re leaving runs on the table—and it’s costing wins. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3fa08656c4ebc8a2

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