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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 14: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros celebrates his two-run home run in the eighth inning for a 4-3 lead against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on June 14, 2022 in Arlington, Texas.ARLINGTON — Silent for seven innings Tuesday and most of the seven games that preceded it, positivity persisted inside a dugout without anything to warrant it. Comebacks appeared easy for past Astros clubs, teams that preached passing the baton and professional at-bats.
The thought seemed silly for seven innings. Houston managed two hits and put one runner at third base. Two of its most productive hitters continued an early-season freefall. A first-inning strikeout gave Altuve 12 in the past 24 plate appearances. Kyle Tucker stranded four baserunners in the first three frames before bouncing into a back-breaking double play during the sixth.
Tucker wore them for 10 days, longer than perhaps any point in his major league career. Asked why before Tuesday’s game, Tucker replied “they’re getting knocks.” He did hold a 12-game hitting streak.