Jose Altuve's 2-Homer Game Continued His Career Dominance Against Red Sox
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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve went 4-for-4 on Monday with two home runs against the Boston Red Sox in the opening game of the series at Daikin Park.
Both of Altuve's homers to left field came off of Red Sox newcomer Johan Oviedo, but Altuve's success against Boston pitching is not a new development.
According to MLB writer Marcos Grunfeld, Altuve is hitting .314 against the Red Sox in his career (73 games) with 13 homers, 33 RBI, and 58 runs scored.
José Altuve vs. the Red Sox: .314 AVG, 13 HR, 58 R, 33 RBIs in 73 games.
— Marcos Grunfeld 🇮🇱 (@TheBeatwriter) March 31, 2026
Those are absurd numbers that Altuve will look to add to on Tuesday as the Red Sox and 'Stros continue their series in Houston.
Altuve has opened the 2026 MLB season with a powerful showing for the Astros. Through the first five games, the 35-year-old second baseman is batting .412 with two home runs, three RBI, one stolen base and a 1.389 OPS. He has also adopted a more patient approach early, collecting five walks in just 16 plate appearances.
Over 16 seasons with Houston, Altuve has built one of the steadiest careers in baseball. The Maracay, Venezuela native owns a .303 batting average, 2,391 hits, 255 home runs and 326 stolen bases. A nine-time All-Star, he earned the 2017 American League MVP Award, a Gold Glove and multiple Silver Sluggers while anchoring the Astros’ lineup en route to two World Series championships.
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