Jose Altuve's 2-Homer Game Continued His Career Dominance Against Red Sox
Altuve puts his best foot forward whenever Boston is in the opposing dugout.
Jose Altuve's 2-Homer Game Continued His Career Dominance Against Red Sox originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Houston Astros' Jose Altuve went 4-for-4 on Monday with two home runs against the Boston Red Sox in the opening game of the series at Daikin Park.
Both of Altuve's homers to left field came off of Red Sox newcomer Johan Oviedo, but Altuve's success against Boston pitching is not a new development. According to MLB writer Marcos Grunfeld, Altuve is hitting . 314 against the Red Sox in his career (73 games) with 13 homers, 33 RBI, and 58 runs scored.
José Altuve vs. the Red Sox: . 314 AVG, 13 HR, 58 R, 33 RBIs in 73 games.
— Marcos Grunfeld 🇮🇱 (@TheBeatwriter) March 31, 2026 Those are absurd numbers that Altuve will look to add to on Tuesday as the Red Sox and 'Stros continue their series in Houston. Altuve has opened the 2026 MLB season with a powerful showing for the Astros. Through the first five games, the 35-year-old second baseman is batting .