Altuve BM829806

The Astros came into this game trailing in their division, one game out of first place. They were hoping for a win against cross-state rival; the Texas Rangers would help their cause. The Rangers started the scoring with one run in the home half of the first inning. In the fourth inning with a man on and two outs, Jose Altuve started the Astros comeback with an RBI single and then scored on the next at-bat when Evan Gattis hit a two-run home run. Gattis would again drive Altuve home, this time on a single in the sixth inning. This baseball was brought into the game for Jose Altuve’s eighth-inning at-bat. Showing plate discipline, Altuve would watch this ball for the first four pitches, leading to a count of three balls and one strike. On the fifth pitch, Altuve hit a 94.1 MPH fastball to right fielder Nomar Mazara. This hit traveled 330 feet, and was Altuve’s 1338th career hit. Despite being hammered, the ball remained in play for Yulieski Gurriel's at-bat following Altuve. Gurriel grounded out to third base, allowing Altuve to advance to second, and this ball was taken out of play. The Astros would go on to win this game, 5 to 2. They had a record of 39-25 after this game. Unfortunately the team they are chasing, the Mariners also won on this day, so the Astros remain in second place, one game back.