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The Astros’ fortunes began to shift as Altuve and a cadre of young talent—including Carlos Correa, George Springer, and Dallas Keuchel—revitalized the franchise. By 2015, the Astros were playoff contenders, and Altuve proved instrumental in their postseason appearance, which ultimately set the stage for their championship run in 2017.
During the 2017 playoffs, Altuve's performance was stellar. His explosive hitting played a critical role in propelling the Astros to their first World Series title in franchise history. His Game 5 home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers became iconic, representing not just a crucial moment of success but also initiating the controversies that would soon follow.