Altuve's ABS Challenge Mishap Costs Astros vs. Athletics

With two outs in the third inning and a runner on third, Jose Altuve faced A's pitcher Jeffrey Springs. Springs threw a ball four that landed just inside the strike zone, but a swift challenge by Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers overturned the call. The new ABS system confirmed the pitch as a strike, setting a new record for the closest challenge to date.

The decision ended the Astros’ inning and contributed to a 11-4 loss. Despite the setback, Altuve remains strong in the season’s opening stretch, posting a 1.071 OPS and two home runs in his first nine games.