Jeremy Peña Reaches 500 Hits and Altuve Shines with Two Home Runs in the Astros’ Victory
Houston – In an evening filled with emotions at Minute Maid Park, Dominican shortstop Jeremy Peña reached a significant milestone in his Major League career. The young player hit his 500th hit during the Houston Astros’ victory over the Seattle Mariners with a score of 9-2.
Peña achieved this mark with a powerful triple that went between left and center fields in the fourth inning. This hit drove in two runs, breaking the tie on the scoreboard and sealing his reaching 500 hits in the MLB. In addition, it forced the Seattle starting pitcher, George Kirby, to leave the game.
Venezuelan José Altuve was also a key figure in the Astros’ offense, standing out with two home runs and driving in four runs, his highest production so far this season. With these two home runs, one solo in the fifth inning and another of two runs in the sixth, Altuve added the 12th multi-home run game in his career.
Right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. had his longest outing of the year, pitching four and a third innings. He allowed five hits, two runs, and struck out eight, his most strikeouts so far this season. The win went to Shawn Dubin (1-0), who relieved and secured the final two outs of the fifth inning.
With this victory, the Astros celebrate not only Peña’s achievement but also Altuve’s outstanding performance and the impact of Latino players on the team.
Outstanding Performance by Latinos
- Jeremy Peña (DOM): 3-1, 2 RBIs, 1 triple (500 hits in MLB)
- José Altuve (VEN): 4-2, 2 HR, 4 RBIs
- Yainer Díaz (DOM): 4-2, 1 run scored
- Mauricio Dubón (HON): 4-2, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI
- Víctor Caratini (PUR): 4-3, 1 RBI
The Astros continue their home series with an excellent offensive performance and celebrate the personal milestones of their Latino players, highlighting their importance to the team.
