Why Jose Altuve Is Ditching the Leadoff Spot After a Surprising Position Switch—What It Means for the Astros’ Season
Perhaps more importantly, the move could jumpstart a flagging Astros offense. Houston ranks 10th among 15 AL clubs with a .233 team batting average, .656 OPS and 107 runs scored.
For at least one night, the move appears to have paid off. Altuve, soon to turn 35, batted 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBI in an 8-5 win over the Tigers. He was replaced by Jake Meyers in left field for the ninth inning.
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