Watch: Abreu’s First RBI as a Houston Astro

The Houston Astros newly acquired first baseman belted his first run-scoring single with his new team on Saturday afternoon.
Watch: Abreu’s First RBI as a Houston Astro
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The Houston Astros moved to 2-1 on the season with a 6-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.

Yordan Alvarez was once again a beast, as the Astros’ left fielder is currently batting .455 through the first three games of 2023.

On Saturday, Alvarez went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI -- just another day at the office for the budding star.

Jeremy Peña has also started hot this season after a phenomenal spring training, with the young shortstop slashing .364 at the plate this year. He went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Saturday's win over the White Sox.

Right fielder Kyle Tucker also produced another solid outing, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two RBI -- including the go-ahead RBI single in the in the bottom of the seventh to give Houston a 4-3 lead. He is currently batting .300 this season.

First baseman Jose Abreu, who was acquired by Houston as a free agent in the offseason after spending the previous nine seasons with the White Sox, garnered his first RBI as a member of the Astros on Saturday to give Houston a 6-3 in the bottom of the 8th inning.

Abreu is currently batting .333 this season in Houston, going 2-for-5 with one RBI in Saturday's showdown against his former team.

The Astros return to Minute Maid Park to face the White Sox with a chance to clinch the four-game series on Sunday at 1 p.m. Central Time.

Watch Abreu’s RBI single below.

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Denton Ramsey
DENTON RAMSEY

Denton Ramsey has been a journalist for over 20 years with a decade of experience as a sports writer and editor for a plethora of newspapers throughout Texas and Alabama. Growing up in Houston and attending Baylor University, Ramsey is a die-hard sports fan with a true passion for writing. He may be reached via email at denton.itb@gmail.com