Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve reached a career milestone on Sunday, belting his 250th major-league home run in the early innings against the New York Yankees. The shot to deep left gave Houston an immediate lead at Yankee Stadium and set the tone for the matchup. The Astros went on to defeat the Yankees, helped by a late insurance blast from Carlos Correa in the ninth inning. Sports-betting data showed Houston closing as a +185 underdog while the total fell under 9.5 runs, underscoring the upset nature of the victory. Altuve, a former American League MVP, is the eighth active player to reach the 250-homer plateau. The landmark comes as Houston continues its push for postseason positioning in the American League.