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Houston Astros\u2019 Jose Altuve runs the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo\/Kevin M. Cox)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

HOUSTON \u2014 Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will have an MRI on Sunday after leaving Houston’s 4-1 win<\/a> over the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning Saturday night with soreness on his left side.<\/p>

Read more Alex Smalley grabs a 2-shot lead in a PGA Championship up for grabs<\/a><\/p>\n

Altuve took an awkward swing and didn\u2019t run after hitting a grounder to third base in the eighth. He held his left side as he walked to the dugout, where he was met by manager Joe Espada and a trainer. Nick Allen replaced Altuve at second base in the ninth.<\/p>\n

The Astros entered Saturday\u2019s game with 14 players on the injured list.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s frustrating, for sure,\u201d first baseman Christian Walker said. \u201cI see the guys prepare the right way every day. I see guys taking care of their body. Altuve\u2019s dialed in. He eats the right stuff. He sleeps. He lives right and for something like that, it\u2019s truly just a part of the game.\u201d<\/p>

Read more McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2<\/a><\/p>\n

Altuve led off Saturday\u2019s game with his fourth home run of the season. The nine-time batting .245 with 12 RBIs for the Astros, who are 19-28 this season.<\/p>\n

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The story has been corrected to show the final score Saturday night was 4-1 instead of 2-0.<\/p>

Read more Flaherty scores OT winner to give Montreal a 2-1 win over Ottawa in Game 2 of Walter Cup Finals<\/a><\/p>\n

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AP MLB: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/mlb<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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