All good things must come to an end, sooner or later. The Astros’ ten-game win streak on Opening Day — tied with the 1887-96 Boston Beaneaters for the longest in MLB history — as a member of the AL is no different. It was also the first time since 2011 that Jose Altuve, currently out with a fractured right thumb, wasn’t manning second base on Opening Day. Bill Hall was the last second baseman not named Altuve to start at the position for the Astros for their season opener. It feels like a lifetime ago, right?
Oh, well, it is still better to celebrate another championship than an Opening Day win.