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Altuve & Alvarez Hit Milestones in Astros' Rout
7 Jun
Summary
- Alvarez hit his fifth career grand slam and 192nd home run.
- Altuve surpassed Lou Whitaker with his 240th career home run.
- Both players achieved significant career milestones for Houston.
Houston Astros stars Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve achieved significant career milestones during their team's victory over the Athletics. Alvarez hit his fifth career grand slam, contributing to his 192nd home run as an Astro, which places him sixth in franchise history.
Alvarez, at 28 years old, is on pace to potentially challenge franchise records. He is currently behind legends like Jim Wynn and Jose Altuve on the Astros' all-time home run list.
Jose Altuve's milestone was a place in MLB history. His 240th career home run as a second baseman moved him past Lou Whitaker for seventh all-time at the position.
Altuve is now in pursuit of Hall of Famers and elite hitters like Joe Morgan and Jeff Kent. With four years remaining on his contract, Altuve is set to remain a key figure for the Astros.
