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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 08: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros looks on during the eighth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 08, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
On Sunday, the Houston Astros<\/a> will finish their series with the Baltimore Orioles<\/a> (at home).<\/p>\n They will look to avoid a sweep after losing each of the first two games.<\/p>\n Most recently, the Astros lost 4-2 on Saturday.<\/p>\n Jose Altuve<\/a> (who batted 4th) finished with one hit in five at-bats.<\/p>\n Houston Astros Announce Jose Altuve Decision GettyJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros singles during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Daikin Park on July 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n For Sunday\u2019s game, the Astros have announced their starting lineup.<\/p>\n Via Underdog MLB:<\/a> \u201cAstros 7\/19 J. Altuve DH Y. Alvarez LF I. Paredes 3B L. Wade Jr. 1B Y. Diaz C L. Spence CF C. Smith RF R. Delgado 2B N. Allen SS H. Brown SP\u201d<\/p>\n Astros 7\/19<\/p>\n J. Altuve DH H. Brown SP<\/p>\n Altuve has been moved up to the leadoff spot on Sunday.<\/p>\n The future Hall of Famer comes into the day batting .231 with 68 hits, 11 home runs, 27 RBIs, 45 runs and two stolen bases in 76 games.<\/p>\n He is in the middle of his 16th season (all with the Astros).<\/p>\n Social Media Reacts to Sunday\u2019s Lineup GettyJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros looks on during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Daikin Park on July 17, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what people were saying about the team\u2019s lineup:<\/p>\n @TopherT613:<\/a> \u201cWell everyone wanted Walker and Altuve out of the 4\/5 spots so\u2026.here ya go!\u201d<\/p>\n @shaeferrr:<\/a> \u201cthis is certainly a lineup that exists\u201d<\/p>\n @DerekDuke25:<\/a> \u201cTriple A lineup\u201d<\/p>\n GettyJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros runs the bases after a two run home run during the third inning against the Texas Rangers<\/a> at Daikin Park on September 17, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n @macjay579:<\/a> \u201cI don\u2019t think anybody wants to see Nick Allen<\/a> right now. Dubon is tearing it up right now. Dana Brown really screwed that one up.\u201d<\/p>\n @AustinCory<\/a>: \u201cI miss the alternating lefties in the lineup part of the Astros Golden Era. Brantley and Yordan and Tucker always had to be spread out.\u201d<\/p>\n Astros Right Now GettyJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros looks on during the first inning of the game against the Boston Red Sox<\/a> at Daikin Park on March 30, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n The Astros had a tough start to the 2026 season.<\/p>\n That said, they are just 4.0 games back of the Seattle Mariners<\/a> for first in the American League West.<\/p>\n Right now, the Astros (who are in third) are 47-53 in 100 games.<\/p>\n On Monday, they will remain at home to host the Miami Marlins<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n