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Oct 31, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game five of the 2021 World Series at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game five of the 2021 World Series at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Astros are up and running in the MLB postseason this year. Right from the start of the 2022 regular season, the Astros have been the most consistent team in the entire MLB.
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On Thursday, the Astros played against the New York Yankees in the ALCS Game 2. And as usual, the Dusty Baker-led team defeated the Yankees in Game 2, and now they are 2-0 up in the ALCS. Although the Astros won the game, an incident involving Jose Altuve in the ballpark was the major highlight.
Houston Astros’ star Jose Altuve made the day of his fan amidst the ALCS Game 2 win against the New York Yankees
When talking about the ALCS Game 2, the Astros once again proved why they are the favorites to win the World Series this year. And now that they have won the first two games of the ALCS, the Dusty Baker-led team needs just two more wins to win the American League Pennant.
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Oct 16, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) reacts after flying out against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning in game two of the 2021 ALCS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Coming down to Jose Altuve, the Astros slugger is not having a great time from the plate in the postseason. And despite that, he made the day of his fan, who came all the way to escape securities at Minute Maid Park.
The footage of the same has been doing rounds on the internet. Given Altuve is going through a hitless streak, one fan jokingly said Altuve might have gotten some hitting tips from his fan.
This is so wrong. Straight to jail, stadium ban, fines, etc.
— Astros Playoff SZN! (@exxtra_PT) October 21, 2022
Maybe the fan ends the hitless streak for him next game 😂
— Visual Pictures (@Daf5162) October 21, 2022
He was just trying to give him hitting tips
— bryce (@itzBUCKS) October 21, 2022
Several other fans also appreciated Altuve’s gesture toward his fan. Notably, Altuve gave a tight hug to his fan, who escaped security to get a glimpse of his favorite player. However, a few fans questioned and showed their anger towards the security.
Altuve is hitting a homerun in game 3.
— Jesus Guzman (@JazzySpice05) October 21, 2022
A lot of folks have ripped Altuve and the Astros the last couple of years, but that can’t happen right there. That’s inexcusable. That ballpark security is pathetic
— Tiger33 (@JasonGr11490842) October 21, 2022
Altuve was being nice but this could have been dangerous for him.
— Bronxjar (@jorodd11) October 21, 2022
This is so wrong. Straight to jail, stadium ban, fines, etc.
— Astros Playoff SZN! (@exxtra_PT) October 21, 2022
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What happened to the beast version of Altuve in the postseason?
Not many baseball fans are aware, but in the postseason, Jose Altuve is a beast. It is another thing that he has not been the same in the ongoing postseason. But when talking about numbers, Altuve has hit the second most home runs (23 HRs) in postseason history.
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He is only behind former Boston Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez who has 29 HRs to his name. However, there are still a few chances for Altuve to get his form back. Do you think the Astros star will redeem himself in Game 3 against the New York Yankees?
