ARLINGTON, Texas — ARLINGTON, Texas — George Springer has set a MLB first with his 100th career home run for the Houston Astros.
The World Series MVP led off the Astros' season opener at Texas with a home run off Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels.
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Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) rounds the bases as Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) watches in the first inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
It is the second year in a row that Springer led off the Astros opener with a homer, making him the first player in MLB history to ever do that in consecutive seasons, according to Elias.
Springer hit 34 homers during the regular season last year for the Astros, all from the leadoff spot. He hit six more homers in the postseason, including five in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Springer connected in the final four games of the Series.
OPENING DAY PHOTOS! Astros fans cheer on team vs. Rangers in Arlington
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Houston Astros fans were in Arlington Thursday to cheer on the team against the Texas Rangers on Opening Day, March 29, 2018 at Globe Life Park.