Jose Altuve nears 2,500 career hits milestone with Houston Astros

Houston Astros veteran Jose Altuve enters his upcoming series in Philadelphia one hit shy of reaching 2,500 for his career. Altuve recorded his first major league hit on July 20, 2011, against Tyler Clippard of the Washington Nationals. Former teammate Bud Norris, who encountered Altuve during his initial call-up, credits the second baseman for changing the game through his ability to barrel pitches and maintain high contact quality. The pending achievement coincides with a return to a hostile environment in Philadelphia, where the Astros defeated the Phillies in the 2022 World Series. Altuve has served as a cornerstone of the Houston franchise for over a decade. He remains one hit away from entering the exclusive club of players with 2,500 career hits as he prepares to face the Phillies.

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