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Watch: Astros Star Tucker Continues Hot Streak, Hits Home Run Off Teammate in WBC

Houston Astros star Kyle Tucker continues his tear in the World Baseball Classic as he mashes a home run for Team USA against Venezuela.

Kade Kistner

Watch: Astros Star Tucker Continues Hot Streak, Hits Home Run Off Teammate in WBC
Watch: Astros Star Tucker Continues Hot Streak, Hits Home Run Off Teammate in WBC /
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The Houston Astros should be proud of their star outfielder Kyle Tucker and his performance during the World Baseball Classic. Tucker has been on a tear Saturday when he hit a double off of Luis Garcia and also recorded an RBI-single in the first inning before called out at second base when Astros teammate Jose Altuve applied the tag as Tucker came off the bag.

Even more impressive was Tuckers monster shot to the right field stands in the top of the fifth. His solo home run put Team USA up 5-2 over Venezuela in the WBC Quarterfinals.

The home run also came off of Houston teammate Luis Garcia who was on the mound for Venezuela.

It is a win or go home situation for Team USA and Venezuela with the winner taking on Cuba on Sunday in the semifinals.

Tucker's performance is an encouraging indicator of what to expect from the Gold Glove right fielder as the 2023 MLB season rapidly approaches.

Take a look at Tucker's home run:

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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