Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (6) holds his helmet after he hit an RBI double during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on May 3. Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Houston Astros' OF Joins Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio in History Books with Huge Game

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated May 4, 2025 9:01 AM ET

The Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 on Saturday afternoon at Rate Field. With the win, Houston is 17-15 and in second place in the American League West. Chicago fell to 9-24 and they remain in last place in the American League Central.

Houston actually trailed 3-0 before Jake Meyers took over the game offensively. Hitting out of the No. 9 spot in the order, he went 4-for-4 with two homers, a double, a triple, two runs scored and seven RBIs. He made all kinds of history with the effort, including doing something not seen since Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio.

Per @JayHayKid of Underdog Fantasy on social media:

Jake Meyers is the first player since Ralph Kiner on June 25, 1950 and the first AL player since Joe DiMaggio on July 9, 1937 to have a game with 2+ HR, 3B, 2B and 7+ RBI.

Jake Meyers is the first player since Ralph Kiner on June 25, 1950 and the first AL player since Joe DiMaggio on July 9, 1937 to have a game with 2+ HR, 3B, 2B and 7+ RBI.
— nugget chef (@jayhaykid) May 3, 2025

He is also the first Astros player with two homers and a triple in the same game since 1983.

Jake Meyers is the first Astros player with 2+ HR and a triple in the same game since Alan Ashby on June 4, 1983.
— nugget chef (@jayhaykid) May 3, 2025

Meyers, 28, is now hitting .295 for the season with two homers, 13 RBIs and seven stolen bases. A five-year veteran, he's a career .233 hitter who helped the Astros win the World Series in 2022.

Houston and Chicago will finish up their series on Sunday afternoon with first pitch scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Lance McCullers Jr. will take the mound for Houston in his first start since 2022. Bryse Wilson will take the ball for Chicago. He's 0-1 with a 5.00 thus far.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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