On July 2, 2025, José Altuve achieved a historic milestone by recording his 2,315th career hit during a game against the Colorado Rockies, surpassing Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell to become second on the Houston Astros' all-time hits list.

In the same game, Altuve contributed a bunt single in the first inning and a two-run single in the sixth inning, helping the Astros secure a 5-3 victory.

Astros pitcher Hunter Brown had a strong performance, allowing two runs and six hits over six innings while striking out eight batters, improving his record to 9-3.

Bennett Sousa closed out the game in the ninth inning, securing his third save of the season.

With this victory, the Astros have now won three consecutive games and 16 of their last 21, marking a significant stretch of success.

Rookie Shay Whitcomb also made headlines by hitting his first career home run, a 451-foot shot into left-center field that gave the Astros an early 2-0 lead.

The scoring began with Jake Meyers hitting a double in the first inning, followed by Altuve and Cam Smith's consecutive singles.

On the Rockies' side, Thairo Estrada had a standout performance, going 4-3 with one run scored, while teammate Yanquiel Fernández did not record a hit.

This win against the Rockies also marked the Astros' 12th consecutive series win, showcasing their dominance.

Among active players, Altuve now ranks second in career hits behind Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who has 2,351 career hits.

Altuve, a nine-time All-Star, is currently in his 15th major league season, all with the Astros, and has transitioned from playing second base to left field this season.

Craig Biggio remains the franchise leader with 3,060 career hits, a record that Altuve continues to chase.