The Astros had everything to win Wednesday’s ballgame. They enjoyed a solid start from Justin Verlander, they came back thanks to a two-run home run by Chas McCormick, and their bullpen was holding the opposition. However, a disastrous inning was enough for the Diamondbacks to take the W 5-2.
Both starting pitchers did what they were expected to do, which was to throw a great game. On the Astros’ end, Verlander went seven innings of six-hit, two-run ball (one earned) with one walk and eight strikeouts. Despite not getting a decision, his ERA lowered a bit from 1.