Astros Lobster Boil: April 4, 2024

As luck would have it, Houston’s rotation is — by far — the best in the major leagues.

So maybe they can handle a little offensive dip (and a large baserunning dip). Houston’s +7 runs differential is suggested by Pythagorian modeling to be worth a 4-3 record. The runs allocation committee needs an emergency meeting. Here’s some lobster links:

Houston Astros News

So long, slump! Yordan homers twice on four-hit night

Like hell the Rangers are more ‘watchable’ than the Astros (Chron)

Yordan Alvarez Finally Heats Up in Astros’ 8-0 Victory Over Blue Jays (Athlon)

Blue Jays broadcast was completely confused as Astros shot themselves in the foot (CTH)

Astros insider: What we learned from season-opening…