Jose Altuve Had An Interesting Reaction After Game 5 Homer

Social Media Detectives Noticed Something Very Strange After Jose Altuve’s Historic Game-Winning Home Run In Game 5 Of The ALCS (VIDEO)

October 21, 2023, 5:01pm ESTBy Alex Hoegler

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Jose Altuve looking on after hitting home run. — ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 20: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros hits a three run home run against Jose Leclerc #25 of the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning in Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 20, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Fans on social media noticed something very interesting about Jose Altuve’s reaction to his game-winning home run against the Texas Rangers on Friday night.

Altuve’s Houston Astros were trailing Texas 4-2 in the top of the ninth inning in game of the ALCS. But in typical Altuve fashion, he showed no fear and crushed José Leclerc’s delivery over the left field wall for a three-run homer.

Houston’s bullpen shut the door on the Rangers’ bats in the bottom half of the ninth. The Astros now lead the series 3-2 and are just one victory away from their fifth World Series appearance in seven years.

Baseball fans noticed that Altuve had a very casual reaction to his game-winning homer, pointing out that this is now just a routine for him.

The fact that José Altuve did not elicit any emotion at all while rounding the bags after hitting a game-winning HR in the ALCS is insane.

No fist pump. No bat flip. His expression never changed.

Dude has been there, done that. pic.twitter.com/9E6jLmQ7tm
— Danny Vietti (@DannyVietti) October 21, 2023

I simultaneously respect Jose Altuve for a subdued celebration in a monumental moment, yet also think Adolis Garcia-like celebrations are exciting and good for baseball.

I don't believe it's one or the other.

Freedom of expression is both exciting and genuine. https://t.co/K0kFv4LUHY
— Jack Kruger (@imjackkruger) October 21, 2023

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The thing I love most about Jose Altuve. No crazy batflip, no extra celebration. Just stoic. Trots around the diamond after yet another clutch postseason play. Most likable athlete ever. Gave credit to his guys post game as well. Didn’t make it about himself. Total class act.
— Tyler 555 ? (@CashoutTyler_) October 21, 2023

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Jose Altuve man. What a professional. Hits the go ahead home run and trots the bases. No show boat. No bat flip. Just doing his job.
Can’t wait for when they build the statue.
— Shayd Warr (@shayd_warr) October 21, 2023

That’s always been his style. It’s expressive of his personality-more introverted and reserved. But there are others who are very expressive—more extroverted and passionate. I love that baseball has plenty of room for all personality types to hit jacks. ?
— Brian Satterwhite (@bmsatter) October 21, 2023

Even if you take out the Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing scandal that propelled them to the franchise’s first World Series title, this much is undeniable: The Astros are playing in their sixth straight ALCS since 2017, and they’re on the verge of their fourth World Series appearance in five years.

The Astros redeemed themselves by winning a clean World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies last year. If they win Game 6, they’ll be off to their third consecutive World Series. And if they manage to win the Commissioner’s Trophy, the Astros will have been the first repeat champion since the 1999 and 2000 New York Yankees.