Astros face the Diamondbacks with 1-0 series lead
The Houston Astros lead 1-0 in a two-game series with the Arizona DiamondbacksSEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSE ALTUVE #27 - SECOND BASEMAN - HOUSTON ASTROS
20 HR •
65 RBI •
.295 AVG
20 HR
65 RBI
.295 AVG
Power on display Tuesday Altuve went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, two RBI and four runs scored in Tuesday's 10-2 victory over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Altuve had a huge day at the plate Tuesday. He led off the game for Houston with a long ball and knocked a second home run in the sixth inning to record his first multi home run game since July 30 2021 and increase his season-long total to 28. He also recorded his 35th double of the season, his highest mark since hitting 39 in 2017.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Altuve homers twice as Astros rout Diamondbacks 10-2 Jose Altuve hit two of Houston’s five home runs to lead the Astros to a 10-2 victory over Arizona on Tuesday night in a game where Yordan Al...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Altuve homers twice as Astros rout Diamondbacks 10-2
Jose Altuve hit two of Houston’s five home runs to lead the Astros to a 10-2 victory over Arizona on Tuesday night in a game where Yordan Alvarez left with an ankle injurySEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Playoffs: Astros try to sweep Yanks, Phils lead Pads 3-1
Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies hoped to be in this positionSEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros host the Diamondbacks to begin 2-game series
The Houston Astros host the Arizona Diamondbacks to begin a two-game seriesSEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers, scores three runs Altuve went 1-for-3 with a homer, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 11-10 victory over Baltimore.
Impact Altuve launched a two-run homer to center field in the third inning to extend his hitting streak to six games. He also drew two walks in the game and came around to score a run on each occasion. The star second baseman has been quite productive in September, hitting .355 with four home runs, seven RBI and 19 runs scored so far this month. He's also walked 11 times and stolen six bases over that span.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles meet the Astros with 2-1 series lead
The Baltimore Orioles lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Houston AstrosSEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two knocks in return Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double Friday against the Orioles.
Impact Altuve returned to the lineup after a one-game absence caused by an elbow issue. He showed no ill effects and extended his hitting streak to five games, during which he's collected 10 hits across 17 at-bats with six runs scored. Altuve has had an excellent season with a .297/.384/.515 slash line across 571 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kremer tosses 4-hitter, Rutschman HR, Orioles blank Astros
Dean Kremer pitched a four-hitter, Adley Rutschman homered and the Baltimore Orioles kept themselves squarely in the playoff hunt by defeating the Houston Astros 6-0SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Altuve (elbow) is starting Friday against the Orioles.
Impact Altuve sat out Thursday due to an elbow injury, but he'll start at the keystone and lead off following his one-game absence. The 32-year-old is riding a four-game hitting streak in which he's gone 8-for-13 with a solo homer, six runs, a stolen base, two walks and a strikeout.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bradish brilliant as Orioles top Verlander, Astros 2-0
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Not starting Thursday Altuve (elbow) isn't in the lineup Thursday against Baltimore.
Impact Altuve was removed from Wednesday's game after being hit in the elbow by a pitch, and he'll be held out of the lineup a day later. However, he underwent X-rays that came back negative and expects to play Friday against the Orioles, per Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle. Aledmys Diaz will draw the start at the keystone and bat seventh Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros look for 100th win of season, visit the Orioles
The Houston Astros will try to earn their 100th victory of the season when they take on the Baltimore OriolesSEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros sweep struggling Rays behind Tucker, McCullers
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Exits game early Altuve left Wednesday's game early after being hit in the elbow by a pitch, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Altuve stayed in the game briefly after being hit by a pitch in the fifth inning, but he was eventually replaced by Mauricio Dubon in the sixth. The Astros will take a look at Altuve's elbow and provide further updates once they receive results. For now, he should be considered day-to-day.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays' Shane McClanahan pulled vs Astros with neck tightness
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Swats leadoff homer Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run in Monday's 4-0 defeat of the Rays.
Impact Altuve took Drew Rasmussen deep to left field in the first inning for his 11th leadoff homer of the campaign. That ranks as the most leadoff home runs in the league this season and is two short of the MLB record for a single campaign. Altuve is up to 25 long balls this year, marking the third time in four seasons that he has reached that mark (with the exception being the severely shortened 2020 campaign).
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Altuve hits HR, Astros beat Rays 4-0 to clinch AL West title Jose Altuve hit a leadoff homer and the Houston Astros clinched their fifth AL West title in six years, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 on Mo...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Díaz homers in 7th to break tie, Astros beat A's 5-2
Aledmys Díaz hit a two-run homer, Lance McCullers Jr. had a solid start and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victorySEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers, Cardinals lead list of MLB's top position player trios
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Astros slug 5 HRs, crush Angels 12-4
Alex Bregman and Trey Mancini hit two of Houston’s five home runs, and the AL West-leading Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels, 12-4, on Sunday for their 90th win of the seasonSEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top Astros
Mike Trout homered in his sixth straight game to set an Angels franchise record, Shohei Ohtani threw five solid innings before exiting because of a blister and Los Angeles beat the...SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bichette hits 5th HR in 4 games, Blue Jays beat Rangers 4-3
Bo Bichette homered for the fifth time in the last four games, Danny Jansen hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning and the playoff-contending Toronto Blue Jays beat Texas...SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros begin 3-game series with the Angels
The Houston Astros open a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on FridaySEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
