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Fastest to 1, 000: amazing altuve

MILESTONES, PERSONAL-BESTS, NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN
It seems as though every time Jose Altuve steps on the
baseball field, he might just break another Major League
Baseball record. Altuve has taken his game to another
level in 2016, amazing baseball fans, writers and fellow
players alike with his power at the plate, impeccable de-
fensive skills and dedication to the game every single
day.

For Altuve, a four-time All-Star, excellence is nothing

new. In 2014, he won the AL batting title. In 2015, he won
a Gold Glove for his defensive prowess and his second
consecutive Silver Slugger. And in 2016, he is currently
making a strong case to win the American League MVP
Award.
Fans celebrate Altuves 1,000th hit.
Altuve has held the lead in the Majors in numerous cat-
egories for a significant portion of the 2016 season. As
of Aug. 29, Altuve led all MLB players in batting average
(.355) and hits (182). In addition, he ranked second in
on-base percentage (.415), third in slugging percentage
(.565), third in steals (26) and had scored the sixth-most
runs (86) in the American League.
His slugging percentage increase this season is a stand-
out improvement for Altuve. Last year, Altuve owned a
.459 slugging percentage on the season, and his .565
mark as of Aug. 29 revealed his 2016 power surge. He
already hit 21 home runs at that point, surpassing his 15
total in 2015. In addition, he hit 37 doubles as of Aug. 29 Jose Altuve tips his helmet to the crowd after his 1,000th career hit.
and was on track to notch a total of 46 on the season
after hitting 40 last season.

Altuve has always been known to hit well, but hitting for power is an accolade he has added to his name this season.

Though the accolades continue to pile on for Jose Altuve, he is the type of player who is never content congratulat-
ing himself on past achievements, but rather implements his steadfast work ethic to further hone his skills and better
cultivate his craft.

On August 18, Altuve reached a highly celebrated career milestone, as he hit a single for his 1,000th career hit.
The hit was not only a personal milestone for the All-Star second baseman, but it was also a mark in Astros history.
Altuves 1,000th hit came in just 786 Major League games, making him the fastest player in Astros history to 1,000
hits and the second-fastest among active Major League players.

A warrior on the road, Altuve hit .457 in his last 40 road games from May 29 through Aug. 29, which was 86 points
higher than the second-best road average. In 64 total road games through the end of August, he owned a league-
high .411 (101x238) batting average. Only one Major League player since 1913 posted a higher road batting aver-
age in one season: Hall of Famer Harry Heilmann, who batted .456 for the Detroit Tigers in 1925.

Altuve has also demonstrated his near-invincibility, ranking tied for the fourth-most games played (129) in 2016, just
one game short of teammate George Springer whose 130 games ranked tied for the most in MLB as of Aug. 29.
The Astros iron-man played in 202 consecutive games before finally taking a day to rest on Aug. 8. And while he
begrudgingly sat in the dugout, he knew a day off would be beneficial for the team as the postseason race wore on.
His mindset reveals an aspect of his character not seen by manyan unyielding desire to do whatever he can to
best help his teammates, putting the team before any other personal goal. No matter what records he breaks, or
what numbers he posts, Altuves primary focus is the success of the team.

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AN ASTROS-STYLE WELCOME HOME
On August 5, the Astros and the Astros Foundation host-
ed over 1,300 soldiers and their families for a special un-
casing ceremony celebrating the return of Texas Army
National Guards 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion.

Last July, the Astros held the deployment ceremony for this unit
before they departed for training and deployed to Kuwait and
six other countries. Over the course of the year the unit was
deployed, the Astros Foundation gathered over 1,000 pounds
of donated wish list items including bubble gum, sunflower
seeds, hot chocolate mix, beef jerky and other reminders of
home that were shipped via the American Red Cross at no
charge. The soldiers also received individual Christmas trees
and numerous care packages throughout their year overseas.

The full uncasing ceremony began in Union Station Lobby with

the commanders address, and continued as the Houston-
based signal battalion processes down Crawford Street and
onto the field. Members of the 136th ESB also sang the Nation-
al Anthem pregame and God Bless America during the 7th in-
ning stretch, and that nights game vs. the Texas Rangers was
broadcast overseas on the American Forces Network (AFN).

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CHEVY MILITARY DAY
As part of Chevy Military Day, former U.S. Ranger Chris Sum was presented a new 2016 Chevy Malibu by the Houston Area
Chevy Dealers prior to the Astros game on August 5.

Chris also delivered a very memorable ceremonial first pitch. As he walked to the mound, Chris dropped to the ground and
did several pushups bringing the crowd to their feet. He then delivered a strike to A.J. Reed for his first pitch.

Chris Sum enlisted in the U.S. Army when he was 21 years old to serve his country. While in the Elite Army Unit, he was
stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. Sum was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan where he earned commendation, achieve-
ment and campaign medals.

In 2009, he suffered a broken leg when a vehicle rolled over him during a firefight and training exercise.

Chris Sum is currently in college working toward a bachelors degree in engineering.

Craig DeSerf, president of Houston Area Chevy Dealers, said helping military veterans is the perfect way for Chevrolet to
impact the community.