Jose Altuve exits game after being hit by pitch in foot
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:50 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants after being struck on the left foot by a pitch in the first inning. Altuve was initially able to run the bases but exited before the third inning, with the Astros diagnosing him with a bruised foot. He was replaced by Nick Allen. Altuve has a batting average of.240 with 13 home runs and 35 RBIs this season, and the Astros entered the game in first place in the AL West.
- •Altuve was hit by an 82 mph slider from Giants pitcher Carson Whisenhunt.
- •He stayed in to run the bases after the hit before leaving the game.
- •Altuve has played 16 seasons in the majors.
- •The Astros are competing for the AL West title.
- 3:59 AMESPN MLB — Astros' Altuve exits after taking pitch to foot
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Altuve leaves game vs. Giants early after being hit by pitch in his foot
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Astros' Jose Altuve leaves game at the Giants after taking a pitch to his left foot
"Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left the team’s game at San Francisco on Tuesday night after getting hit on the left foot by a pitch. The Astros said Altuve had a bruised foot. Altuve was hit by an 82 mph slider from Giants starter Carson Whisenhunt in the top of the first.
"Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left Tuesday's game after getting hit on the left foot by a pitch.
"The Astros said Jose Altuve suffered a foot contusion on Tuesday night in San Francisco.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 12, 2026, 3:59 AMAstros' Altuve exits after taking pitch to foot
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left Tuesday's game after getting hit on the left foot by a pitch.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 3:22 AMJose Altuve leaves game vs. Giants early after being hit by pitch in his foot
The Astros said Jose Altuve suffered a foot contusion on Tuesday night in San Francisco.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 2:41 AMAstros' Jose Altuve leaves game at the Giants after taking a pitch to his left foot
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left the team’s game at San Francisco on Tuesday night after getting hit on the left foot by a pitch. The Astros said Altuve had a bruised foot. Altuve was hit by an 82 mph slider from Giants starter Carson Whisenhunt in the top of the first.
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