Jose Altuve nears record for most career postseason home runs

Max Scherzer pitches for Texas against the Astros in Game 3.

The Astros slugging second-baseman hit a solo shot in the third inning Tuesday, giving him 25 playoff homers in his career.HOUSTON — Jose Altuve is getting closer to the record for the most postseason home runs in Major League Baseball history.second baseman blasted a solo shot in the third inning of ALCS Game 3 Tuesday night, giving Houston a four-run lead over the Rangers. It also gave Altuve 25 career postseason home runs.

Altuve’s 25th career home run shouldn’t be a surprise. It came in a ballpark that he’s seen plenty of longball success recently. The last time the Astros had a series at Globe Life Field, it was September andHouston went into ALCS Game 3 down 0-2 against the Rangers. Games 3, 4 and 5 – if necessary – are at Globe Life Field.Updates and highlights: Astros hold lead over Rangers in Game 3 of ALCSKHOU would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.

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