The Venezuelan José Altuve, of the Astros de Houstonhit the second home run of the present season of the Major Leagues (MLB, for its acronym in English) on Tuesday night.
At the bottom of the 7th. entrance, considered lucky, “Astroboy” took the ball out of the park to Matthew Festa, reliever of the Seattle Mariners.
In accordance with Baseball SavantAltuve’s connection posted an exit speed of 102 miles per hour and traveled 388 feet through the left field area of Minute Maid Park.
Altuve’s hits are heard from HOUSTON to VENEZUELA. ????????????#MLBVenezuela | #ArepaPower pic.twitter.com/WLqoRll6ZP
– MLB Venezuela (@MLBVenezuela) May 4, 2022
Thanks to Altuve, Houston put definitive figures in the match (4 to 0) to add its 13th victory of the campaign (13-11).
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Altuve returned to action Monday from the 10-day disabled list after straining his left hamstring on April 18.
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— Houston Astros (@LosAstros) May 3, 2022
This season, the 31-year-old Venezuelan infielder is off to a slow start.
However, no one doubts the quality and value of the “little giant” for the Houston Astros.