Watch Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve impervious to wild pitches and groin injuries hammers a homer on the first pitch Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

Watch Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve impervious to wild pitches and groin injuries hammers a homer on the first pitch

Jose Altuve in a Seattle Mariners v Astros game second baseman left the game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday due to groin pain. He returned Thursday and homered off the first pitch of the game, starting the team off with an immediate lead and helping the Astros defeat the Detroit Tigers 3-2. The Astros' social media administrator used a witty caption on Twitter to depict the first-inning home run. Fans were left in stitches once they caught the pun. Homering on the first pitch of the game? That’s nuts.Homering on the first pitch of the game? That’s nuts. "Homering on the first pitch of the game? That’s nuts." - @ Houston Astros Groin injuries are relatively common in baseball. Nonetheless, Jose Altuve's happened just after he returned from the injured list. This is a classic instance of bad luck. The Astros were leading with a score of 4-0 when Jose fouled a ball off his groin following Wyatt Mills' pitch. Altuve fell to the ground with his bat in sheer pain seconds later. However, he stayed in the game and went on to hit a single on the 10th pitch. Before the first half of the fifth inning, Altuve was replaced by utility man Niko Goodrum. The spot Jose Altuve tipped the baseball...

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The spot Jose Altuve tipped the baseball...Ow ow ow ow ow (Via ) "The spot Jose Altuve tipped the baseball. Ow ow ow ow ow." - @ Stadium After missing a slew of games, MLB All-Star Jose Altuve returned to the Astros lineup on Monday. Last month, he was placed on the IL for ten days due to a left hamstring injury incurred during the Astros win over the Los Angeles Angels on April 19. Seeing little action this season, the 2019 American League Championship Series MVP is batting.182. Jose Altuve is back in Astros' lineup after missing last four games with hamstring injury. http://t.co/u1gFS9rD9nJose Altuve is back in Astros' lineup after missing last four games with hamstring injury. http://t.co/u1gFS9rD9n "Jose Altuve is back in Astros' lineup after missing last four games with hamstring injury." - @ SportsCenter Both fans and the hope he won't have to go back on the IL once again.

Today the Houston Astros wished Jose Altuve a happy 32nd birthday

Colorado Rockies v Astros The Astros took to their official Twitter account to wish their second baseman, Jose Altuve, a very Happy Birthday! Today he turned 32 years old. He has been with the Astros since 2011. Happy Birthday, ! ?Happy Birthday, ! ? "Happy Birthday Jose Altuve." - @ Houston Astros Concerning the hamstring strain in April and groin soreness this week, Altuve appears to have avoided major injuries. Nevertheless, the Houston Astros must track his performance and be cautious with him as he eases back into regular game play. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found