Thoughts on an 8-4 Rangers loss

Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images Astros 8, Rangers 4

After two very solid games in Houston, one a win, one a loss, and Lance Lynn getting the start today, it appeared that the Rangers might escape this series at Minute Maid Park without a real clunker. ‘Twas not to be.

Lance Lynn gave up 8 home runs in 3 games at Minute Maid last year, more than he allowed in any other park, including TBiA. He allowed 2 home runs there today. Let’s see if we can’t avoid him pitching there when possible.

A four run first inning put Texas in a big hole early, with Almedys Diaz landing the big blow, a two out, three run home run — as I have always said, the most momentum-shifting play in baseball. Lynn went from…