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During the Astros' golden era, Jose Altuve has by and large been their ignitor. Don't look now, but he appears to be getting revved up again. Altuve had his second two-homer game in less than a week as Houston kept rolling on its current homestand, routing the A's to open their two-game series Tuesday night.

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Greg Rajan, Senior Editor

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Astros / MLB

Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) reacts after hitting his second home run of the game, a two-run home run in the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle

'Just a matter of time'

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UH Basketball

Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) celebrates during the first half of the NCAA men's college basketball championship game in San Antonio, Monday, April 7, 2025.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

A big return

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) drops back to pass as he get ready for an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Houston.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) picks up a one-yard gain to convert on fourth down during the first half of a College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer

Bohls' 9 Things

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