Jose Altuve, the second baseman for the Houston Astros, was forced to leave the game against the Minnesota Twins after being hit by a pitch on the left hand. The incident occurred during the eighth inning of the match where Altuve, leading off, was struck by a 94.3 mph sinker from Twins’ right-hander Josh Winder. The impact left Altuve in visible discomfort as he made his way back to the dugout, unable to continue playing.
Altuve, who was recently named the starting second baseman for the American League in the upcoming All-Star Game, has been a key player for the Astros this season. He ranks third in the majors for hits with 109 and has maintained a batting average of .308 along with an .823 OPS.
The Astros, who were victorious with a score of 13-12 against the Twins, have been performing well in recent games, winning 12 out of their last 14 matches. However, the team has been facing challenges with the absence of right fielder Kyle Tucker, who has been sidelined since June 3 due to a shin contusion.
