It was dog day at Daikin Park this last day of August, 2025. And the Astros could have plated a lineup of Schnauzers and scored as many runs as the Astros starters did today.
It’s a good thing the Stros got Yordan back. Instead of suffering a one-hit shutout at the hands of the worst staff in the American League, they only suffered a two-hit shutout.
In the subtitle of the Game Thread, I asked: “Could even Hunter Brown win behind the Astros’ offense? The answer: NO. Even good Hunter. In six innings,
he allowed only three hits, three walks, with five Ks. One of them was a solo homer in the fifth by Oswald Pereza, Brown’s only run allowed.
The Angels added two more runs in the eighth against relief pitcher Lance McCullers on a Mike Trout double and a McCullers fielding error.
The Astros’ offense hit a new low today, managing only two hits. They have scored two or fewer runs in 11 of their last 19 games. Today, they made Jose Soriano look like Bob Gibson.
Despite three weeks of horrible hitting, the Astros still have a two-game lead in the AL West, although the Mariners gained a game today by beating Cleveland.
The Astros hope to split the series with the lowly Angels tomorrow at 1:10. There’s a good shot Luis Garcia will see his return to pitching in an Astros uniform.
