José Altuve's Historic Home Run Blitz Propels Astros To Dominant Win
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| Photo: Instagram/José Altuve |
Houston Astros' standout player, José Altuve, delivered a spectacular performance on Tuesday night that left baseball fans in awe.
Following a home run in his previous game, Altuve unleashed an astonishing trio of homers to ignite the Astros' dominant 14-1 victory over the Texas Rangers. This remarkable feat marked Altuve's fourth consecutive home run and his fifth in just 12 innings.
In the annals of Major League Baseball history, Altuve's achievement holds a special place, as he became only the fourth player ever to achieve three home runs within the first three innings of a game. The last player to accomplish this was Manny Machado in 2016 with the Baltimore Orioles.
Following a home run in his previous game, Altuve unleashed an astonishing trio of homers to ignite the Astros' dominant 14-1 victory over the Texas Rangers. This remarkable feat marked Altuve's fourth consecutive home run and his fifth in just 12 innings.
In the annals of Major League Baseball history, Altuve's achievement holds a special place, as he became only the fourth player ever to achieve three home runs within the first three innings of a game. The last player to accomplish this was Manny Machado in 2016 with the Baltimore Orioles.
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| Photo: Instagram/José Altuve |
The two previous instances date back to 2002 when Mike Cameron achieved it with the Seattle Mariners and the inaugural feat by Carl Reynolds in 1930 with the Chicago White Sox. Moreover, Altuve's four consecutive home runs in four innings established a groundbreaking record in the expansion era, as confirmed by MLB's Sarah Langs. |
Altuve commenced his extraordinary night with a solo shot in the first inning, shaking Rangers' starter Nathan Eovaldi, who struggled to last even two innings. The Astros' offense continued to dominate, with José Abreu and Alex Bregman contributing RBI singles in the first inning, swiftly propelling the Astros to a 3-0 lead.
Altuve then replicated his first-inning success with another solo home run in the second inning. In the third inning, Martín Maldonado added a two-run home run, extending the Astros' lead to eight runs. Altuve wasn't finished yet and concluded his remarkable night with a 426-foot shot to center field, marking his third and final home run of the game, and solidifying his four-straight home run streak.
Houston's offensive onslaught continued with Dubón hitting an RBI double in the seventh inning, followed by Maldonado and Yordan Álvarez each contributing two-run home runs, resulting in an impressive 14-1 lead for the Astros. The team concluded the night with a staggering 20 hits and a total of 11 home runs over the span of two days.
On the pitching front, Framber Valdez put in an admirable performance, tallying four strikeouts and allowing just six hits over seven innings on the mound for Houston. Before Tuesday's game, Altuve boasted a batting average of .316 with 36 RBI. His explosive performance elevated his season home run count to 15, marking his 13th season with the Astros.
The Astros have been on a winning streak, securing victory in seven of their last ten games, with their only setbacks coming from a three-game sweep by the New York Yankees. This strong run propelled them to a 79-61 record, allowing them to leapfrog the Seattle Mariners and claim the lead in the AL West.
As for the Rangers, they trailed the Astros by just one game in the division standings, setting the stage for an intriguing rivalry.
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Source: Yahoo Sports
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