Looking at J.P. France’s Success And Potential Regression

I keep reminding myself lately that results are the results whenever I watch J.P. France pitch because a 2.87 ERA in 84 ²⁄₃ innings is worthy of applause. If you limit your view since the start of June, a 2.34 ERA in 57 ²⁄₃ innings. At least six innings in all but one start since June 4. That’s great! Could you imagine where this Astros’ staff would be without France? It wouldn’t be pretty, especially if Framber Valdez’s recent skid continues. But in a season fraught with injury and inconsistency, France has become that stable presence in a rotation since his debut in early May.