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Altuve Powers Astros to 50th Win
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Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer and Hunter Brown struck out five over six innings as the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Monday night for their 50th win of the season and 10th straight at home.
Altuve's Blast Leads Rally
With the Astros trailing 3-2 in the fifth inning, Altuve, who turned 34 years old just three days earlier, displayed his elite speed during the Astros' wild rally. He led off the inning with a single and stole second. With two outs, he came around to score on a single by Martin Maldonado.
After Yordan Alvarez walked to load the bases, Altuve stepped up to the plate and launched a 3-2 curveball from Rangers reliever Dennis Santana over the left-field wall for a three-run homer. It was his 16th homer of the season and the 1,836th hit of his career, moving him past Craig Biggio for sole possession of second place on the Astros' all-time hits list.
Brown Delivers Strong Outing
Brown, making his fifth start of the season, allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks. He struck out five batters and lowered his ERA to 4.41.
The Astros' bullpen turned in a strong performance, with Bryan Abreu, Ryne Stanek, and Hector Neris combining to allow just one hit over the final three innings.
Astros Extend Home Win Streak
With the win, the Astros extended their home winning streak to 10 games, their longest since winning 11 straight at Minute Maid Park from August 28 to September 13, 2019.
Conclusion
Jose Altuve's heroics and Hunter Brown's solid outing propelled the Houston Astros to their 50th win of the season. As the team continues its push for a playoff spot, Altuve's leadership and Brown's emergence as a reliable starter will be crucial to their success.
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