Taking Down Texas
Astros take three of four in "The Grill"
Editor’s Note: Due to my travel schedule over the next three weeks, updates may be sporadic and may fall outside the typical schedule.
This will be brief. I’m headed out the door to San Antonio to watch the Hooks, and hopefully see some Astros prospects.
We are now 35.8% of the way through the season, the Astros stand in third place, percentage points ahead of Texas, and only 2.5 games back of the Mariners in the AL West
The 3-1 series win and resulting run differential improved the Astros expected wins by 2 games.
Updated Projections
In the 4 games in Arlington, the team slashed .235/.316/.485, but hit 10 HRs and recorded a 124 wRC+. Meanwhile, the arms compiled a 3.60 ERA, including 4.32 for the starters (heavily negatively influenced by Alexander’s start) and 1.80 for the bullpen.
Yordan recorded at 368 wRC+ in Arlington, with Pena coming in at 228 and Smith at 135.
Record by Starting Pitcher
6-1 when Arrighetti starts.
Quality Starts
The Astros are 14-2 when they get a quality start and 12-30 when they don’t.
Hopefully, I can find time for a longer post on Monday.
Thanks for reading!