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## Key Facts

- Jose Altuve leaves game after being hit by pitch (0:50) Jose Altuve leaves the game under his own power after being hit by Daniel Bard's pitch.
- The Astros will announce a prognosis after the surgery, which will happen in the coming days.
- Altuve exited the loss to Team USA in the fifth inning after being drilled by a 96 mph fastball by Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard.
- Altuve, 32, was coming off another stellar season for the reigning champion Astros, having hit .300 with a .921 OPS in 2022.

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