Astros Spring Notes: The Brian McCann-Jon Kemmer Show

Yesterday, the Houston Astros bested the Washington Nationals by the score of 8-2. Yes, the win is not particularly noteworthy.

If you pay attention to Spring Training box scores solely for the sake of tracking wins and losses then, my friend, you have it all wrong. You should pay attention to the inner workings of that particular game, which Astros player is making the most of their chance.

For example, Brian McCann has begun to warm up with the bat. And Jon Kemmer has quietly put together a solid showing in Spring Training. The Astros have to be pleased with these developments; the expected and the unexpected. Both of these players essentially led the offensive onslaught yesterday with a…