The Bats Are Cold, But The Approach Has Changed

Let’s first present a few facts: The Astros have scored just eight runs in their first four games. The lineup is currently struggling. Kyle Tucker has already driven in ten runs this season, but for the Cubs. Frankly, a 2-2 record when your offense is averaging two runs per game is probably about the best case, or close to it. Aside from a bullpen meltdown on Monday against the Giants, the pitching staff has performed relatively well so far.

However, the bats are cold. They won’t remain cold for the entire season, just to clarify. They’ll heat up, and hopefully, we can dismiss this current stretch as a minor sample glitch in a long season. But something meaningful has changed with the…