2015 Astros: Game-by-game
Elaine Thompson / Associated Press
April 20: Astros 7, Mariners 5 Luis Valbuena homered twice as the Astros took the series opener in Seattle. Record: 7-6
SEATTLE — Collin McHugh has been so successful as a breakout pitcher in the last year that one might have guessed he has a chip on his shoulder.
All we can say for sure is there’s a plate in his hat.
Since the middle of last season, McHugh has pitched with a protective plate in his regular ball cap.