Jose Altuve records 2,500th career hit in Astros game against Phillies

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Jose Altuve records 2,500th career hit in Astros game against Phillies
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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve reached a career milestone Wednesday night by recording his 2,500th hit. The 36-year-old achieved the mark with a third-inning double against Philadelphia starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez at Citizens Bank Park. Altuve is the 103rd player in major league history to reach the total and is currently one of only two active players to have done so, joining Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He entered the game looking for the hit after going hitless in the Tuesday series opener. A long-time centerpiece of the Astros franchise, Altuve has been with the club since 2011 and maintains a history that includes three batting titles and two World Series championships. Craig Biggio remains the franchise leader with 3,060 career hits.

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  • Jose Altuve recorded his 2,500th career hit with a third-inning double against the Phillies.
  • The hit occurred on September 9, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
  • Altuve is the second player in Houston Astros history to reach 2,500 career hits.
  • Freddie Freeman and Jose Altuve are currently the only two active players with 2,500 hits.
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  • 12:28 AMYahoo SportsJose Altuve reaches 2,500 hits with Houston Astros. Is 3,000 his next milestone?
  • 11:48 PMYahoo SportsAstros' Jose Altuve doubles in 3rd inning vs. Phillies for 2,500th career hit
  • 11:38 PMYahoo SportsJose Altuve Becomes Newest Member of 2500 Hit Club
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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve doubled in the third inning against Philadelphia on Wednesday night for his 2,500th career hit. The 36-year-old Altuve reached the milestone with a hit to center field against Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez, becoming the second player in franchise history to reach 2,500 hits. Hall of Famer Craig Biggio is Houston’s all-time leader with 3,060 hits.

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Blasting a double in the top of the 3rd inning tonight in Philadelphia, Astros legend Jose Altuve became the 103rd member of the 2500 hit club. He is one of only two active players with 2500 hits (Freddie Freeman). With history now made, we touch the bases with some of our friends at The Crawfish […]

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With hit No. 2,500, Jose Altuve became just the second active major leaguer to reach that milestone and the second player to do it with the Astros.

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