Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve hit a solo home run in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox on September 30, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston. The home run came as part of a series analyzing the Hall of Fame credentials of active second basemen.
The Astros hosted the White Sox in the best-of-three series opener. Altuve, wearing number 27, rounded the bases after his fourth-inning blast. The game was photographed by Logan Riely for MLB Photos via Getty Images.
The matchup marked the continuation of a postseason series between the two American League clubs. Scott Barzilla of SB Nation authored the accompanying analysis piece, published November 4, 2026, as the fifth installment examining second base Hall of Fame candidates.
