Evan Gattis sets Astros record for RBIs in June

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Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) reacts to a strike call during game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Astros won the game 7-6 with a two-run walk off home run. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle) Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) connects for a two-run home run, bringing in Houston Astros second baseman Tony Kemp (18) and winning the game for the Houston Astros 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros Tony Kemp (18) reacts as he runs home in the bottom of the ninth after a two-run home run by Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) against Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Astros won the game 7-6. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros Tony Kemp (18) is congratulated by Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) after scoring in the bottom of the ninth after a two-run home run by Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) against Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Astros won the game 7-6. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) celebrates as he runs home after hitting a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Astros won the game 7-6/ Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) is mobbed by his teammates as they celebrate his two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Astros won the game 7-6/ Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) flips his bat after connecting for a two-run home run, bringing in Houston Astros second baseman Tony Kemp (18) and winning the game for the Houston Astros 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) points to the Astros' dugout after connecting for a two-run home run, bringing in Houston Astros second baseman Tony Kemp (18) and winning the game for the Houston Astros 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) watches his ball after connecting for a two-run home run, bringing in Houston Astros second baseman Tony Kemp (18) and winning the game for the Houston Astros 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) celebrates with Tony Kemp (18) after hitting a two-run home run and winning the game for the Houston Astros 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) hugs Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch (14) after hitting two-run home run and winning the game for the Houston Astros 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) celebrates with fans after connecting for a two-run home run, bringing in Houston Astros second baseman Tony Kemp (18) and winning the game for the Houston Astros 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) shakes hands with Tony Kemp (18) after winning the game for the Houston Astros 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) connects for a lead-off double in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) connects for a two-run double making the score 2-5 in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) reacts to his performance in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Toronto scored 5 runs in the first inning. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) and Jose Altuve (27) celebrates their runs after a double by Evan Gattis (11) in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) slides into home after a double by Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) flies out in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar (11) scores after a sacrifice by Luke Maile (21) making the score 5-0 in the first inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros catcher Max Stassi (12) talks to Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Steve Pearce (28) is safe at third under Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) after a single by Kevin Pillar (11) in the first inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Yangervis Solarte (26) connects for a foul ball in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) get Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales (8) fly out for the first out for the Jays in the first inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) pitches in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Randal Grichuk (15) reaches second base under the watchful eye of Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) on an RBI double in the first inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada (25) sets up before pitching in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) slides back into first to avoid the pick against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) can't beat the ball as he's out at second by Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Aledmys Diaz (1) after a fielder's choice hit by Marwin Gonzalez (9) at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) slides safely into second after hitting a double against Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros left fielder Marwin Gonzalez (9) gets Toronto Blue Jays catcher Luke Maile (21) out at first for the Jay's first out in the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros second baseman Tony Kemp (18) watches a long foul ball agains the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a pop fly out in the bottom of the fifth Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) reacts to his fly out in the bottom of the fifth Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) connects for an RBI double that brought in Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) bringing the Astros within 1 run of the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) reacts to a swinging strike at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) can't hold onto an RBI single by Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis (29) in the top of the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) catches a hit by Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Yangervis Solarte (26) at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is presented a World Series ring for the city of Houston presented by Astros owner Jim Crane and his wife, Whitney Wheeler before Houston Astros host the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

World Series ring presented to Houston mayor before the Houston Astros host the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner pitches the ceremonial first pitch before the Houston Astros host the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner talks to the media before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Houston Astros host the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros host the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / ©2018 Houston Chronicle

Evan Gattis sets Astros record for RBIs in June

Evan Gattis drove in three runs in the Astros' 7-6 comeback victory over the Blue Jays on Wednesday to set a franchise record with 30 RBIs in June.

Jimmy Wynn in 1967 and José Cruz in 1984 shared the previous record of 29 RBIs.

Gattis said he did not find out about the record until a couple days ago.

"To be honest I hadn't paid attention to that as much as I have to making a good swing at a good pitch," the designated hitter said.

Gattis has been the comeback story of the season for the Astros. He went from stockpiling innings on the bench to leading the team with 54 RBIs.

He has batted .329 with five doubles, seven homers, 28 RBIs and a 1.072 OPS in his last 20 games.

He downplayed his stellar stretch as just "one month," with several to go.

"I'm glad things have turned around given the way they started," he said.

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