Jose Altuve gets his 2,300th hit as the Houston Astros rout the Chicago White Sox 10-2 on June 12, 2025. Read how Altuve and Christian Walker led the win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was one of those nights at Minute Maid Park where everything just clicked. The Astros snapped their two-game skid in emphatic fashion, dismantling the Chicago White Sox 10-2 in a game that had a little bit of everything: a historic milestone for a franchise legend, a much-needed breakout from a key acquisition, and a stellar performance from a rookie pitcher staking his claim. It was a complete team win that reminded everyone why Houston sits atop the AL West.
Jose Altuve recorded his 2,300th career hit, joining Freddie Freeman as the only active players to reach the illustrious milestone.
Let's start with the man of the hour, Jose Altuve. With a single and a double on the night, our legendary second baseman officially crossed the 2,300-hit threshold. Think about that for a second. In all of Major League Baseball, only one other active player, Freddie Freeman, has accomplished that feat. It's just another testament to Altuve's incredible consistency and greatness over the years. Every time he steps up to the plate, it feels like history is on the table, and tonight, he delivered again, continuing his climb up the all-time leaderboards.
If Altuve's milestone was the historic headline, Christian Walker's performance was the sigh of relief we've all been waiting for. It's no secret Walker has had a tough start to his Astros career, with his OPS sitting at a frustrating .653. But tonight, he showed exactly why the front office brought him to Houston. Walker was an offensive force, going 3-for-4 with a towering two-run homer in the first and a momentum-grabbing two-run double in the third. His season-high four RBIs were the engine of the offense and hopefully a sign of great things to come.
On the mound, rookie Ryan Gusto turned in the best performance of his young career. With the rotation dealing with injuries, the pressure was on, and Gusto delivered his first-ever quality start. He went six strong innings, allowing just two runs while striking out a career-high seven batters and issuing only one walk. He was composed, efficient, and looked every bit like a permanent fixture in this rotation. It was a massive step forward for the kid, and his next projected start against the A's suddenly feels like must-see TV.
The offensive explosion wasn't limited to one or two guys. The entire lineup contributed to the 10-run outburst, with Isaac Paredes continuing his solid play by chipping in three hits and two RBIs of his own. It was a relentless attack that put the game away early and gave the bullpen a stress-free night. This is the kind of top-to-bottom production that makes the Astros so dangerous.
With a 2-1 series lead, the Astros will send their ace, Framber Valdez (6-4, 3.07 ERA), to the mound for the finale against Chicago's Davis Martin. After a dominant performance fueled by legends, newcomers, and rookies alike, the vibes are high. Let's finish the job, take the series, and keep this momentum rolling.
