José Altuve hit a three-run homer on Friday night to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians.
## What happened?
The Astros were trailing 3-2 when Altuve came to the plate against Matt Festa and hit a four-seamer 349 feet into the Crawford Boxes.
Altuve's homer was the key to the Astros' win, and he also had two singles in four at-bats the next day.
## Why it matters for José Altuve
The win is a significant boost for Altuve, who has been struggling this season.
Altuve's performance on Friday night sparked hopes of a turnaround for the franchise stalwart.
## What comes next?
The Astros will look to build on their win and Altuve's strong performance as they continue their season.
Altuve will aim to maintain his form and help the Astros secure a playoff spot.
The Astros' next game is against the Braves, who are currently top of the league.
And the Astros will need to be at their best to beat them.
But for now, the focus is on Altuve's impressive performance and the impact it could have on the team's season.
So far this season, Altuve has hit 10 home runs and has a batting average of 0.280.
The Astros are currently third in the league, just behind the Yankees.
Altuve's strong performance has been a key factor in the team's success.
As the season progresses, Altuve will look to continue his good form and help the Astros secure a playoff spot.
The Astros' manager, Dusty Baker, has praised Altuve's performance, saying he is "a key player" for the team.
Altuve's teammates have also been impressed with his performance, with Alex Bregman saying he is "a leader on the team".
The Astros' next game is on Sunday, and Altuve will look to continue his good form.
The game will be played at Minute Maid Park, and the Astros will be looking to win in front of their home crowd.
Altuve has played 12 seasons with the Astros and has won several awards, including the American League MVP.
He is considered one of the best players in the league, and his performance on Friday night was a reminder of his skill.
The Astros will look to build on their win and Altuve's strong performance as they continue their season.