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Altuve helps Astros beat Mariners 5-2 after COVID-19 bout

Seattle Mariners v Houston Astros HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Justus Sheffield #33 of the Seattle Mariners watches a fly ball during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

HOUSTON — Jose Altuve had three hits and two RBIs in his return after testing positive for COVID-19, leading the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners.

Yordan Alvarez and Yuli Gurriel both had three hits and drove in a run as the Astros won for the fourth time in five games after losing their previous three.

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Jose Urquidy yielded five hits and two runs in six innings for his first win of the season.

Ryan Pressly allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth for his second save.

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