DENVER — In another memorable night for his brilliant career, José Altuve wrote his name in even more golden letters in the history of the Houston Astros. The Venezuelan second baseman surpassed Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell on the franchise’s all-time hits list, reaching second place after hitting his 2,315th hit this Wednesday in the 5-3 victory over the Rockies at Coors Field.
The historic hit not only broke the tie on the scoreboard, but also drove in two runs that gave the Astros the definitive lead. Altuve attacked reliever Jake Bird’s first pitch in the sixth inning and hit a solid single to center field. With that hit, he left Bagwell (2,314 hits) behind and was only behind Craig Biggio (3,060), another icon of the organization.
“It was a very special night,” Altuve said after the game. “Jeff is a legend, and being able to be in that conversation is an honor. But this is not just about statistics, it’s about continuing to help my team win.”
¡Con permiso, señor Bagwell!
José Altuve llega a 2.315 hits en su carrera, superando a Jeff Bagwell y ubicándose como el segundo bateador en la historia de los #Astros con más imparables.
From Houston, Bagwell, current team advisor, congratulated Altuve: “José is a fundamental part of this franchise’s success. His numbers speak for themselves, but what I admire most is his work ethic and character. I am happy for him. I know he has an even bigger number in mind: 3,000 hits,” he told MLB.com.
The opening pitcher Hunter Brown also shone on the day, throwing six solid innings with eight strikeouts, giving up only two runs for a home run by Mickey Moniak. It was his first win since June 1st and a firm step to keep the Astros in the fight, despite recent injuries to key figures like Jeremy Peña and Yordan Álvarez.
Altuve, who went 5-2 in the game, continues to demonstrate his relevance and consistency in his 14th season in Major League Baseball. With multiple batting titles, an MVP, a World Series and now second place in club hits, the stellar second baseman continues to write his legacy as one of the greatest in Astros history.
The historic hit not only broke the tie on the scoreboard, but also drove in two runs that gave the Astros the definitive lead. Altuve attacked reliever Jake Bird’s first pitch in the sixth inning and hit a solid single to center field. With that hit, he left Bagwell (2,314 hits) behind and was only behind Craig Biggio (3,060), another icon of the organization.
“It was a very special night,” Altuve said after the game. “Jeff is a legend, and being able to be in that conversation is an honor. But this is not just about statistics, it’s about continuing to help my team win.”
