NEW YORK -- If not in Houston, where else would Jose Altuve hit his 250th career home run but at Yankee Stadium?

The Astros star -- a long-time villain in the Bronx -- climbed to the plate in the first inning of Sunday’s game amid a usual chorus of boos. And just as he did on Friday , Altuve jumped on the first pitch. Before the Bleacher Creatures could finish their patented roll call, Altuve sent a fastball from Max Fried over the left-field wall for a solo shot.

Altuve became the 11th second baseman in MLB history to hit 250 career home runs (min. 50% of games at second base).

The nine-time All-Star has 19 career home runs against the Yankees, tied for his fifth most against any team, including the postseason. He has now hit nine home runs at Yankee Stadium in his career.

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