No bullpen meltdown today, everyone!
The lineup, on the other hand, remains a problem. Yes, the Astros had 11 hits — all singles! — but they failed to convert when it mattered most. Again. A recurring theme of the season. Both runs scored were listed as unearned, although you could make an argument that the first one could be considered an earned run because of an errant throw by Bryan Woo to first base allowed Christian Walker to reach and, more importantly, allowed Jose Altuve to score. Leo Rivas’ error one batter later with Victor Caratini allowed Walker to scamper home from second, giving Houston an early 2-0 lead.