For the second night in a row, the Astros won a walk-off against the Minnesota Twins. This time, the unlikely hero was weak-hitting Mauricio Dubon, who doubled home ghost runner Jake Meyers with two outs.
But how do the Astros keep winning so many low-scoring games, this time getting only four hits? Especially, considering the injuries to the starting staff? Does the Astros system grow pitchers on trees?
Apparently, yes.
Today, Brandon Walter, a Red Sox castoff, allowed only one run in 6.2 innings pitched. He surrendered six hits, no walks, and struck out nine. Since his recall from AAA, Walter has been magnificent in the Astros’ starting rotation.