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Archives for April 2023

Semi-Random Thoughts: Astros’ Offense

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Kyle Tucker and Jose Abreu react to Tucker’s HR against the Braves. | Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Contemplating a Few Nuggets of Information A few quick thoughts while watching the offense struggle. Or maybe “struggle” is the wrong word, since the Astros are scoring 5.04 runs per game, which is 10% more than last year—all without Altuve and Brantley. The Left-Handed … [Read more...] about Semi-Random Thoughts: Astros’ Offense

Hunter Brown Humiliates The Rays. The Astros Take Another Series on the Road, 1-0

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Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports They never put a glove on him. Did Hunter Brown do THAT? I think he just put MLB on notice that there’s another ace pitcher in town. He held the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays scoreless for seven innings, allowing only two hits, two walks, while striking out eight. He threw 62 out of 95 pitches for strikes and seemed to be hitting corners at will. … [Read more...] about Hunter Brown Humiliates The Rays. The Astros Take Another Series on the Road, 1-0

Astros Crawfish Boil: April 27, 2023

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Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images The Astros take a well-earned day off and prepare for a World Series rematch. The Houston Astros seem to have hit their stride. Remember waaaaaay back when the Astros were 8-10 and more than a few of us were on the verge of panic? They’re now winners of six-of-seven, including a sweep of the Atlanta Braves and two-of-three against … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: April 27, 2023