Michael Brantley is back.
And behind Brantley the Astros continued their recent mashing ways for the first four innings of the game, scoring three runs in the second inning, three in the third, and one in the fourth to take a quick 7-0 lead. However, the game would not end as easily for the Astros as it had begun.
The second inning began with a Chas McCormick single, a Michael “Professional Hitter” Brantley double (welcome back), an RBI Jon Singleton fielder’s choice, a Jeremy Pena RBI double, and an RBI Martin Maldonado single. Maldonado was thrown out going for second to end the inning.