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Jose Altuve Passes Jeff Bagwell for Second on Astros’ All-Time Hits List

Securing Wednesday’s victory over the Rockies with a go-ahead two-run single, Altuve moved within 745 hits of Craig Biggio’s franchise record.

Fans applaud after Houston Astros' Jose Altuve singled to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Practice baseballs sit in a basket before a baseball game between the Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes warms up before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jose Altuve and the Astros made it 16 wins in their past 20 games after a second consecutive victory over the Rockies on Wednesday.

Overview

  • Altuve recorded his 2,315th career hit in the sixth inning with a two-run single off Jake Bird that gave Houston a 5-3 lead over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
  • The milestone moved him past Jeff Bagwell, placing him second in franchise history behind Craig Biggio’s 3,060 hits.
  • He achieved the mark in his 1,904th game and 7,612th at-bat, surpassing Bagwell’s pace by nearly 250 games and 185 at-bats.
  • Altuve’s hit capped the Astros’ eighth win in nine games, extending their strong stretch and maintaining their lead atop the AL West.
  • Under contract through 2029, Altuve remains on track to challenge Biggio’s record as he continues to add to his career total.