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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.

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.