HOUSTON -- In their return to Houston, the Astros made quick work of Matt Harvey on Saturday, knocking him out of Game 1 of their doubleheader after two innings.
Making his first start since June 14 due to a shoulder injury, Harvey hit the first batter he saw, George Springer, with a pitch, eventually allowing five of the first six Astros he faced to reach base in a 37-pitch first inning. Marwin Gonzalez struck the most significant blow with a two-run double -- one of four Houston hits in the inning.
Things did not grow easier in the second for Harvey, who served up a Springer two-run homer as one of four more hits against him.