A strong reaction of Jose Altuva on an unexpected moment in Astros Vin vs. Mets

Jose Altve He only scored everything about everything that a player can in astros uniform. But Thursday Opposing game on Daikin Park brought something completely new – And something unexpectedly emotionally.

As Altuve first jerked on the left field in his 15-year MLB career, fan of 42,305 in the attendance of the URL. When the second Bazin All-Star became left Fielder, to appear at the Jumbotron stadium, He overturned his hat and waved on the CRAVFORD Crawd boxes – a gesture that was met even louder Aplause.

“I didn’t expect that, but that was amazing,” Altuve said about the same. “I really appreciated their support … That was probably one of the happiest moments I had in my career.”

Astros Manager Joe Mac He announced the position to change about three weeks ago. He said that the decision allows the team of several flexibility of the adjusted layer, especially in the preservation of Slugger Iordan Alvarez, reducing his time on the field. It also gives Houston to stronger defense, replacement Altube is a decreasing range in another base with former gold glovinary Branded Rogs.

Astros defeated meets on opening day, altube debuted in the left

But the opening day proved that the move meant more than just KSS and OS. The readiness of Altuve to take over a new challenge at 34. years, and its immediate influence – the meeting with admiration of teammates, fans and coaches and coaches.

“How respectful here is and loved here, we felt it in the exploitation,” Espada said. “The players talked about it. I have so much respect for him.”

This respect quickly turned into a collective livestock at the top of the first inning when Brandon Nimmo raised the Left Ball in the left centers. Altuve accused of Fielder Jake Meiers’s left handed to the ball, but it was altuve – not the Meiers – who made jumping, who jumped, and ended up and finished on the tracks.

“I know Jake called it, but I was on the way there,” Altuve said with Grin. “I wanted to get my ball.”

Meiers did not have in mind, he was joking that it was “hard” to start his new partnership, but satisfied with the result. “At the end of the day, if you catch the ball, that’s all that matters.”

The rest of Altve’s Night in the left field was uneven compared, except for a clean game on several singles and routine catch on the shallow poppy from Juan Soto. He also called on Shortstop Jeremi foam with laughter: “Pena, I have an advantage over him.” There was an altube on the plate of Altuve with one and three strokes. But the story was not related to the score of the framework – it was that it was a franchise legend that was accepted by changes and celebrate for it.

“I enjoy my time in my left field,” Altuve said. And judging by the reaction in Houston, and everyone else.