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Altuve's Homer Not Enough in High-Scoring Loss
7 Jul
Summary
- Altuve hit a three-run homer, his ninth this season.
- The Astros lost a high-scoring game 12-11.
- He's showing improvement after a recent slump.
José Altuve hit a significant three-run homer, his ninth long ball of the current season, in Monday's high-scoring contest against the Nationals. The blast, which occurred with two outs in the second inning, gave the Astros a 4-1 lead.
Despite Altuve's offensive contribution, the Astros ultimately fell 12-11 in a dramatic game. This home run marks his first since June 19. The veteran second baseman has shown recent improvement, going 4-for-11 with three extra-base hits over his last three games, following a previous slump.
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