Altuve homers to put Houston ahead in Wild Card

28th postseason homer ranks second all time

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 45m1 min read

JOSE ALTUVE ARE YOU KIDDING ME Via @astros on X

What happened: Altuve drove a solo home run in Wild Card play. The swing erased a one-run deficit and moved Houston in front.

Why it matters: In a short series, the lead change resets bullpen plans for the late innings. Altuve entered the night already established as an October producer.

By the numbers: Altuve entered with 2,500 career hits. Postseason homer No. 28 ranks second in MLB history.

What to watch: Houston hands a one-run lead to its late-inning relievers. The next outs decide the Wild Card opener.

Sources

@astros 2026-09-30T23:13:49.352574+00:00

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