Houston's Altuve lifted from game against Reds in the 3rd inning with right hamstring tightness

By KRISTIE RIEKEN

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Jose Altuve left Saturday night’s 13-9 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning with right hamstring tightness.

Altuve was replaced by pinch-hitter Brendan Rodgers with one out in the third inning and Houston trailing 12-1.

He walked with one out in the first inning and scored on a single by Yainer Diaz with two outs.

“It’s just kind of sore, the hamstring, so we’re going to reevaluate him and we’re going to see how he feels,” manager Joe Espada said.

Espada added that Altuve told him that his hamstring was feeling tight after he scored in the first inning.

The 35-year-old is hitting .259 with four home runs and 14 RBIs this season.

Altuve has played mostly left field this season but was in the lineup at second base Saturday night.

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Houston’s Altuve lifted from game against Reds in the 3rd inning with right hamstring tightness