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Walker Borrows Bat Magic for Hit Streak
10 Jul
Summary
- Christian Walker adopted a teammate's bat for good luck.
- This action coincided with Walker's current hitting streak.
- Walker has performed well since adopting the superstition.
Christian Walker of the Houston Astros is currently on an impressive hitting streak, a turn of fortune that began with a superstitious act. Heading into the All-Star break, Walker has seen a resurgence in his performance.
Last Saturday, as teammate Yordan Alvarez celebrated a walk-off home run, Walker took Alvarez's bat and rubbed it on his uniform. Since this ritual, Walker has recorded at least one hit in every subsequent game, including a multi-hit performance and several doubles.
This streak follows a minor slump where Walker had only one hit in his previous four games. He will aim to continue this momentum as the Astros face the Rangers in their upcoming series. Walker's exceptional start to the 2026 season, with seven homers in April, had previously faltered in May and June.
