Trending Now - Yordan Alvarez's Home Run Denied by Roof's Unusual Bounce

WHO:

Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros slugger

Jose Soriano, pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels

WHAT:

Alvarez hit a ball that was ruled a foul after hitting the roof scaffolding of Daikin Park.

The Astros challenged the foul ball call, but it was upheld after a replay review.

Alvarez struck out swinging for the second out of the inning.

The game ended with a score of 3-0 in favor of the Los Angeles Angels.

WHERE:

Daikin Park, Houston, Texas

WHEN:

The incident occurred on March 26th, 2026, during the first inning of the game.

WHY:

The ball was ruled a foul ball due to its contact with the roof scaffolding.

HOW:

The roof of Daikin Park was closed for Opening Day despite sunny conditions in the low 80s.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 05:34 UTC)

In a game on March 26, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, Yordan Alvarez of the Astros hit a ball that was ruled a foul after it struck the roof scaffolding, which was closed for Opening Day despite the sunny weather. The Astros challenged the foul ball call, but after a replay review, the decision was upheld, and Alvarez ultimately struck out swinging for the second out of the inning. The game concluded with the Los Angeles Angels defeating the Astros with a score of 3 to 0.