The Astros, having been shut out in three consecutive games over 28 innings following Tuesday’s 1-0 loss in 10 innings to the Tigers, could use a major jolt in their lineup. They might be about to get one with the return of slugger Yordan Alvarez.

Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia didn't fare as well in his second rehab start of the season with the Hooks. Garcia was roughed up for six runs, five of those earned in 4.1 innings. He did strike out six RoughRiders in addition to having two walks.

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As the MLB regular season nears the end, teams are looking to get back important names who have been out due to injury. Contending teams will need the added depth as the postseason comes around.

Rehabbing Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez picks up a double, a single and a stolen base in his first appearance for Double-A Corpus Christi

The Hooks donned the regular jerseys for the second game, but Corpus Christi starter Trey Dombrowski (5-5, 3.86 ERA) was knocked around for seven earned runs, six of which came in the third inning.

Javier threw three innings and 46 pitches in the outing. Spencer Arrighetti is also set to join Double-A Corpus Christi this week to begin a rehab assignment in his return from a right thumb fracture.