Come to think of it, jaymo, I've been planning to give an in-depth statistical update on my players at the end of each month. I think I'll add former players to that update.
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Come to think of it, jaymo, I've been planning to give an in-depth statistical update on my players at the end of each month. I think I'll add former players to that update.
The Astros used a 4-run 8th inning to get a 5-2 win in the series opener in Oakland. Dexter Fowler went 2 for 5 at the plate with 2 runs scored to lead the charge, offensively. Jarred Cosart improved to 3-0 by allowing 2 runs on 4 hits with 9 punch outs and a walk in 7 innings of work. JP Howell notched his first hold of the year and Jesse Crain earned his 5th save.
In game 2 the Astros were blown out, 10-3. George Springer and Adeiny Hechavarria were the bright spots at the plate as each went 2 for 4. Brett Oberholtzer fell to 0-2 as he lasted just 5 innings and surrendered 5 runs (4 earned) on 4 hits with a pair of strikeouts and 5 bases on balls.
Houston watched a 3-0 lead turn into a 7-3 deficit before rallying late for a 8-7 win in Sunday's rubber match as the Astros won a road series for the first time in 2015. George Springer had 3 hits to lead 4 Astros who had multi-hit games. Chris Carter drove in 3 runs and belted his 4th home run of the season and rookie Stanley Knott hit his first career long ball. Starter Asher Wojciechowski was hit hard, allowing 7 runs on 10 hits with 3 Ks and a walk in just 3.2 innings of work. Darin Downs notched the win out of the bullpen, Scott Atchison got his 3rd hold and Jesse Crain shut the door in the 9th for save number 6.
HOU 5-8-1
OAK 2-5-2
HOU 3-8-1
OAK 10-11-1
HOU 8-11-1
OAK 7-11-1
The Astros will play three in San Diego against the Padres beginning Monday.
AL West Standings through Sunday, April 26, 2015
Mariners 10-8
Rangers 10-8
Astros 10-8
Angels 9-10
Athletics 7-13
Houston Astros (10-8) at San Diego Padres (9-11)
April 27-29, 2015
Petco Park - San Diego, California
Probable Starters:
Game One - Monday 7:10 PM
Jeff Locke (1-1, 3.79) vs Ian Kennedy (3-0, 0.00)
Game Two - Tuesday 7:10 PM
Alex White (2-1, 7.04) vs Andrew Cashner (0-0, 5.32)
Game Three - Wednesday 1:10 PM
Jarred Cosart (3-0, 3.33) vs Patrick Logan (0-3, 6.14)
After game 2 in San Diego, the Astros activated second baseman Jose Altuve (finger contusion) from the 15-day DL. Altuve, according to manager Bo Porter, will still miss a few days as he is working his way back from injury.
To make room on the big league roster, the Astros optioned second baseman Ronald Torreyes to AAA Fresno. Torreyes, 22, made the opening day roster but has been outplayed by Marwin Gonzalez who was called up from Fresno when Altuve was put on the DL.
Torreyes hit .259 with a homer and 3 RBI in 27 at-bats with Houston. Meanwhile Gonzalez, 25, has hit .323 with 2 long balls and 11 runs batted in in 31 ABs.
Altuve, 24, hit .258 with a pair of RBI before suffering the injury.
The Astros got their most impressive pitching performance of the young season on Monday in San Diego when lefty Jeff Locke threw a complete game 4-hit shutout and Houston beat the Padres, 4-0. Locke struck out 7, did not issue a walk and faced just one over the minimum in shutting down the San Diego attack. Houston got solo home runs from George Springer and Carlos Correa as Springer was one of 3 Astro batters to tally 3 hits on the day.
In game two Jason Castro went 3 for 4 at the plate with an RBI but the Houston pitching staff imploded and San Diego won easily, 12-4. The poor pitching began with starter Alex White who allowed 6 runs (5 earned) on 8 hits with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts while lasting just 3 innings as the righty took his second loss of 2015.
In the rubber match, the Astros were 5-3 losers despite solo home runs from Dexter Fowler, Chris Carter and Matt Dominguez - his first of the campaign. In another first, Houston ace Jarred Cosart was tagged with his first loss as he allowed 5 runs (3 earned) on 8 hits with 8 punch outs and no walks in 6 innings on the hill.
HOU 4-12-0
SD 0-4-0
HOU 4-11-2
SD 12-17-1
HOU 3-7-1
SD 5-11-0
The Astros went 4-5 on the 9-game road trip and will return home on Thursday as they close the month of April with the first of 4 against the Seattle Mariners.
Even though April is not quite over, the next series starts on the last day of the month so I'm going to go ahead and give a bit of a statistical report on things through April 29, 2015.
Standings
American League
East
Toronto 14-8
Baltimore 11-11
Boston 10-12
Tampa Bay 10-12
NY Yankees 7-15
Central
Minnesota 13-8
Cleveland 11-9
ChiSox 11-10
Kansas City 10-12
Detroit 9-13
West
Texas 13-8
Houston 11-10
Seattle 10-11
LA Angels 9-12
Oakland 9-13
National League
East
Washington 17-5
Miami 13-9
Atlanta 12-9
NY Mets 9-13
Philadelphia 9-13
Central
Cincinnati 12-10
Pittsburgh 11-11
Milwaukee 10-12
ChiCubs 9-13
St. Louis 9-13
West
LA Dodgers 12-9
San Francisco 12-11
Arizona 11-10
Colorado 11-11
San Diego 11-12
Astros Statistics
Position Players
Chris Carter .225, 5 HR, 14 RBI
George Springer .346, 3 HR, 15 RBI
Dexter Fowler .297, 2 HR, 11 RBI
Alex Presley .194, 2 HR, 6 RBI
Jason Castro .348, 2 HR, 8 RBI
Matt Dominguez .274, 1 HR, 11 RBI
Robbie Grossman .226, 0 HR, 4 RBI
Carlos Correa .264, 2 HR, 6 RBI
Stanley Knott .286, 2 HR, 9 RBI
Marwin Gonzalez .314, 2 HR, 11 RBI
Jose Altuve .258, 0 HR, 2 RBI
Charlie Barbour .367, 2 HR, 5 RBI
Adeiny Hechavarria .261, 0 HR, 1 RBI
Now in AAA
Ronald Torreyes .259, 1 HR, 3 RBI
Starting Pitchers
Jarred Cosart 3-1, 3.55, 31 K, 8 BB
Brett Oberholtzer 0-2, 7.78, 16 K, 9 BB
Asher Wojciechowski 0-1, 7.17, 14 K, 7 BB
Jeff Locke 2-1, 2.57, 21 K, 6 BB
Alex White 2-2, 8.35, 15 K, 6 BB
Relievers
Mike Foltynewicz 0-1, 5.02, 15 K, 5 BB
Scott Atchison 2-0, 2.31, 1 BSV, 3 HLD, 4 K, 4 BB
Luis Cruz 0-2, 5.06, 1 SV, 1 BSV, 1 HLD, 7 K, 0 BB
Jesse Crain 0-0, 1.23, 6 SV, 0 BSV, 5 K, 0 BB
JP Howell 0-0, 1.29, 1 BSV, 1 HLD, 5 K, 2 BB
Jason Motte 1-0, 10.29, 3 K, 2 BB
Darin Downs 1-0, 2.70, 1 HLD, 6 K, 2 BB
Former Astros
C Carlos Corporan (Free Agent)
2B Tony Kemp (NYY - MLB) .182, 0 HR, 1 RBI
SP Scott Feldman (PIT - MLB) 0-2, 3.20, 12 K, 6 BB (on DL with Sprained Elbow Ligament)
SP Collin McHugh (PIT - AAA Indianapolis) 0-0, 1.50, 10 K, 0 BB
SP Jerome Williams (TB - MLB) 0-0, 0.00, 0 K, 2 BB
SS Jonathan Villar (MIA - MLB) .240, 0 HR, 6 RBI
Seattle Mariners (10-11) vs Houston Astros (11-10)
April 30 - May 3, 2015
Minute Maid Park - Houston, Texas
Probable Starters:
Game One - Thursday 7:10 PM
Hisashi Iwakuma (3-1, 3.28) vs Brett Oberholtzer (0-2, 7.78)
Game Two - Friday 7:10 PM
Taijuan Walker (1-2, 4.98) vs Asher Wojciechowski (0-1, 7.17)
Game Three - Saturday 1:10 PM
Erasmo Ramirez (1-2, 4.37) vs Jeff Locke (2-1, 2.57)
Game Four - Sunday 1:10 PM
Adrian Laker (0-2, 3.32) vs Alex White (2-2, 8.35)
Houston took 3 of 4 from Seattle at Minute Maid Park and got some much-needed strong performances from the weakest of their starting pitchers.
In game one the Astros got a pair of 2-run home runs from Alex Presley and Dexter Fowler with Fowler's providing the difference in the 7th inning in the 4-3 win.
Brett Oberholtzer did not factor in the decision but he had his best outing to date, going 6 innings and allowing just 3 runs on 7 hits with 7 strikeouts and a walk. Scott Atchison earned his 3rd win, JP Howell and Darin Downs each notched their second hold and Jesse Crain shut the door for save number 7.
In game two, Stanley Knott went 2 for 3 including a bases-clearing triple and Asher Wojciechowski allowed just 2 runs on 3 hits in 7 innings to earn his first win of 2015 as the Astros were 6-2 victors.
Houston dropped game three, 7-3. Dexter Fowler hit a solo home run to provide Houston's biggest hit of the day. Mike Foltynewicz was given a spot start in favor of Jeff Locke who was deemed to need additional rest after his complete game shutout in San Diego.
Foltynewicz pitched admirably, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits with 2 walks and 5 Ks in 5 innings of work. However, reliever Jason Motte took his first loss of the year after he allowed 3 runs on 4 hits in 2 innings of work. Motte's ERA rose to 11.00 and, after a poor Spring, is under assault from fans and media alike after being Houston's prize free agent acquisition.
George Springer have Houston a 2-1 lead with a 6th inning solo homer in Houston's 3-1 game four win. Alex White lasted 7 innings and allowed just one run on 2 hits with a walk and 8 punch outs to improve his record to 3-2. Scott Atchison earned his 4th hold and Jesse Crain posted save number 8.
SEA 3-9-0
HOU 4-6-1
SEA 2-4-3
HOU 6-11-3
SEA 7-14-0
HOU 3-10-0
SEA 1-2-0
HOU 3-8-0
The Texas Rangers will come to town for a 3-game set beginning on Monday in a series between the top two clubs in the American League West. The Rangers, who lead Houston by 1.5 games, took 2 of 3 games from Houston at Globe Life Park last month.
AL West Standings through Sunday, May 3, 2015
Rangers 15-9
Astros 14-11
Angels 11-14
Mariners 11-14
Athletics 11-15
Texas Rangers (15-9) at Houston Astros (14-11)
May 4-6, 2015
Minute Maid Park - Houston, Texas
Probable Starters:
Game One - Monday 7:10 PM
Derek Holland (2-1, 2.55) vs Jarred Cosart (3-1, 3.55)
Game Two - Tuesday 7:10 PM
Yu Darvish (2-0, 2.21) vs Brett Oberholtzer (0-2, 7.01)
Game Three - Wednesday 1:10 PM
Tanner Scheppers (3-0, 1.98) vs Asher Wojciechowski (1-1, 6.04)
Quote:
Originally Posted by steelerfan
That AL West Division looks right for the picking this season. If you can dominate the division (like the Jays did in your franchise last season) you could see the 'Stros making a post season appearance this year.
We'll see where it goes. I think I'm still a year away but I wouldn't be disappointed with getting in this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaymo76
The Astros blew a 4-1 lead on game one with the Rangers when Mitch Moreland hit a 3-run homer in the 8th inning, eventually forcing extra innings. The Astros would lose in 11 innings, 5-4.
Jarred Cosart did not factor in the decision as he allowed 3 runs on 2 hits with 5 walks and 8 Ks in 7.2 innings. JP Howell was charged with his second blown save after he allowed the Moreland long ball. Jeff Locke, interestingly, pitched a scoreless 10th inning, to keep loose after getting skipped over in his last scheduled start. Luis Cruz was tagged with his 3rd loss of 2015.
Jason Castro hit a 3-run home run, the biggest blow in a 5-run 3rd inning, as Houston prevailed 6-4 in game 2.
Brett Oberholtzer earned his first win of 2015 as he allowed 3 runs on 9 hits with 4 punch outs and a walk in 5.1 innings. Jason Motte notched his first hold, Darin Downs his third; and closer Jesse Crain closed things out in the top of the 9th, despite surrendering a solo homer, for his 9th save of the year.
Jason Castro hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 9th inning of game three, providing the only opportunity for Astros fans to cheer in an ugly 13-1 loss.
Asher Wojciechowski gave up 8 runs on 8 hits with 5 strikeouts and 5 walks in just 3 innings of work.
Following the dreadful outing, Wojciechowski (1-2, 7.76) was optioned to AAA Fresno and Brad Peacock was recalled to replace him in the rotation.
Peacock, 27, (74, C) was 6-5 with 2 saves and a 3.38 ERA with Houston last season. In his career, Peacock is 13-11 with an ERA of 3.88.
TEX 5-7-1 F/11
HOU 4-10-0
TEX 4-10-0
HOU 6-6-0
TEX 13-19-1
HOU 1-5-0
The Astros finished the 7-game home stand with a 4-3 record, despite dropping 2 of 3 to Texas. The Astros will travel to Los Angeles to play 4 with the Angels, before returning home for 9.
AL West Standings through Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Rangers 17-11
Astros 15-13
Mariners 14-14
Athletics 13-17
Angels 11-17
Houston Astros (15-13) at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (11-17)
May 7-10, 2015
Angel Stadium of Anaheim - Anaheim, California
Game One - Thursday 7:05 PM
Jeff Locke (2-1, 2.48) vs Hector Santiago (1-2, 5.40)
Game Two - Friday 7:05 PM
Alex White (3-2, 6.39) vs Tyler Skaggs (2-3, 5.02)
Game Three - Saturday 7:05 PM
Jarred Cosart (3-1, 3.54) vs Jered Weaver (1-3, 3.00)
Game Four - Sunday 12:35 PM
Brett Oberholtzer (1-2, 6.68) vs CJ Wilson (0-3, 3.68)
For whatever reason the Rangers have had your number these past two seasons. Let's hope for a big performance versus the Angels.
The Astros split the 4 games in Anaheim with the Angels.
In game one, the offensive highlight was provided by Adeiny Hechavarria. Hechavarria hit his first homer as an Astro, a 3-run shot in the 4th inning. He hit 5 with the Marlins last year before joining Houston in a midseason trade.
Jeff Locke improved to 3-1 with another very strong outing. He went 6 innings allowing just one run on 7 hits with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks. Locke has 5 starts and 5 quality starts this season and, thus far, looks to be a great addition, coming from Pittsburgh in a Spring trade.
Jesse Crain earned his 10th save and Brad Peacock and JP Howell each got a hold.
Carlos Correa hit a 2-run home run in the 3rd inning of game two to provide Houston's only runs. It was nearly enough as Alex White allowed just 1 run on 3 hits with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks in 6.1 innings.
However, the bullpen imploded in the ninth as Jesse Crain took a loss and Darin Downs got a blown save. Anaheim won 3-2.
Dexter Fowler hit a 3-run homer off of the right field foul pole in the 6th inning and George Springer and Chris Carter went back-to-back with 10th inning long balls as Houston took game 3, 7-5 in 10 innings.
Starter Jarred Cosart went 6 innings, allowing one run on 9 hits with 4 punch outs but did not factor in the decision as the bullpen fell apart for the serving night in a row.
Jesse Crain (1-1) eventually got the win and Scott Atchison earned his first save as an Astro.
The Astros lost game four, 4-2. Brett Oberholtzer took the loss but he deserved better. The lefty pitched just 5 innings and he allowed 4 runs on 5 hits with a walk and 4 Ks. However, only 2 of the runs were earned as a pair of errors by Robbie Grossman and Carlos Correa really hurt Houston on the scoreline.
HOU 6-10-0
LAA 5-12-2
HOU 2-4-1
LAA 3-4-0
HOU 7-11-0 F/10
LAA 5-15-1
HOU 2-5-2
LAA 4-6-1
The Astros took Monday off and will host the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday and Wednesday in a quick 2-game set.
Note: Astros rookie Stanley Knott pulled a leg muscle during the pregame warmup before game three in Anaheim and missed the final 2 games of the series. However, manager Bo Porter said that Knott will be ready and available on Tuesday.
AL West Standings through Tuesday, May 11, 2015
Rangers 18-14
Astros 17-15
Athletics 16-18
Mariners 14-17
Angels 13-19
San Francisco Giants (15-18) at Houston Astros (17-15)
May 12-13, 2015
Minute Maid Park - Houston, Texas
Probable Starters:
Game One - Tuesday 7:10 PM
Scott Baker (1-2, 5.47) vs Jeff Locke (3-1, 2.31)
Game Two - Wednesday 1:10 PM
CC Sabathia (2-3, 4.76) vs Alex White (3-2, 5.40)
The Giants took the opener of a 2-game set in Houston on Tuesday night, winning 5-4.
Jeff Locke lasted 5 innings for the Astros and allowed 4 runs (3 earned) on 6 hits with 4 Ks and 2 walks to take his second loss of 2015.
Carlos Correa and Alex Presley each hit solo home runs for Houston, in defeat.
In game two, the Astros were winners in a wild 13-9 game. Matt Dominguez hit his second long ball of the season and Carlos Correa hit his second in as many days to lead the Astros attack that featured a season-high 17 hits.
Starter Alex White went 6 innings and allowed 4 runs on just 3 hits with 9 strikeouts and 1 walk but he did not factor in the decision. The win went to reliever JP Howell, his first victory with Houston.
SF 5-11-1
HOU 4-9-1
SF 9-10-0
HOU 13-17-0
The Astros will play 4 with the Toronto Blue Jays beginning Thursday night at Minute Maid Park.
AL West Standings through Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Rangers 20-14
Astros 18-16
Athletics 18-18
Mariners 16-17
Angels 14-20
Toronto Blue Jays (20-15) vs Houston Astros (18-16)
May 14-17, 2015
Minute Maid Park - Houston, Texas
Probable Starters:
Game One - Thursday 7:10 PM
Cole Hamels (4-3, 3.53) vs Brad Peacock (0-0, 13.50)
Game Two - Friday 7:10 PM
Shelby Miller (5-2, 2.72) vs Jarred Cosart (3-1, 3.28)
Game Three - Saturday 1:10 PM
Marcus Stroman (1-4, 3.61) vs Brett Oberholtzer (1-3, 6.25)
Game Four - Sunday 1:10 PM
Drew Hutchison (0-1, 2.84) vs Jeff Locke (3-2, 2.70)