William Metzger

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Framber Dominates. Astros Leave Milwaukee on Winning Note, 9-1

1 week ago | crawfishboxes.com | William Metzger

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Framber Valdez has been less than his usual All-Star stuff this year, coming into the game with a 4.39 ERA. Today, Valdez pitched like an All Star in his last year before reaching free agency: 7 IP, 3 hits, 2 walks, 7 Ks. His only mistake was a solo homer to Eric Haase in the fifth inning. Of course, on a day when Astros pitching dominated, the Astros' bats finally came out to play.
Game 37 Thread. May 7, 2025, 12:10 CT. Astros @ Brewers.

1 week ago | crawfishboxes.com | William Metzger

Game 37 Thread. May 7, 2025, 12:10 CT. Astros @ Brewers. Framber Valdez hopes to salvage a win in MIlwaukee Share this story Share All sharing options for: Game 37 Thread. May 7, 2025, 12:10 CT. Astros @ Brewers.
Astros Fall Back Behind .500. Lose to the Brewers 4-3

1 week ago | crawfishboxes.com | William Metzger

Michael McLoone-Imagn Images With one of the weakest offenses in MLB now completely impotent minus Yordan Alvarez, the Astros will depend even more than ever on tight pitching. The five runs surrendered in the last two games will not win many games for this “new-look” Astros team. Today’s game was essentially over when Hayden Wesneski, after a ten-day hiatus, allowed four runs in the first inning on a walk, two doubles, and a homer. With a decent offense, this game was far from over.
Astros Fall Back Behind .500. Lose to the Brewers 4-3

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | William Metzger

With one of the weakest offenses in MLB now completely impotent minus Yordan Alvarez, the Astros will depend even more than ever on tight pitching. The five runs surrendered in the last two games will not win many games for this “new-look” Astros team. Today’s game was essentially over when Hayden Wesneski, after a ten-day hiatus, allowed four runs in the first inning on a walk, two doubles, and a homer. AdvertisementWith a decent offense, this game was far from over. Wesneski settled down nicely.
Game 36 Thread. May 6, 2025, 6:40 CT. Astros @ Brewers.

1 week ago | crawfishboxes.com | William Metzger

Game 36 Thread. May 6, 2025, 6:40 CT. Astros @ Brewers. Hayden Wesneski returns to deliver the Stros from their two-game slide Share this story Share All sharing options for: Game 36 Thread. May 6, 2025, 6:40 CT. Astros @ Brewers.
Game 35 Thread. May 5, 2025, 6:40 CT. Astros @ Brewers

1 week ago | crawfishboxes.com | William Metzger

Game 35 Thread. May 5, 2025, 6:40 CT. Astros @ Brewers Yordan Alvarez on the IL Share this story Share All sharing options for: Game 35 Thread. May 5, 2025, 6:40 CT. Astros @ Brewers
Astros Fall in Rain-Shortened Game to Chi Sox, 5-4

1 week ago | crawfishboxes.com | William Metzger

Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images I hope this one doesn’t bite us in the butt later in the year. A usually impeccable Astros bullpen blew a 4-0 lead they inherited from Lance McCullers. And then it rained. A two run single in the second by Mauricio Dubon and a two-run homer by Zach Dezenzo in the fifth inning gave the Astros what would normally be for the league’s best bullpen a reliable lead.
Astros Fall in Rain-Shortened Game to Chi Sox, 5-4

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | William Metzger

I hope this one doesn’t bite us in the butt later in the year. A usually impeccable Astros bullpen blew a 4-0 lead they inherited from Lance McCullers. And then it rained. A two run single in the second by Mauricio Dubon and a two-run homer by Zach Dezenzo in the fifth inning gave the Astros what would normally be for the league’s best bullpen a reliable lead.
Game 33 Thread. May 4, 2025, 1:10 CT. Astros @ White Sox

1 week ago | crawfishboxes.com | William Metzger

Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images We all love a good story. And what a story this could be. The return of Lance McCullers to his former glory after a two-year injury hiatus. Man, am I rooting for this hero of the glorious 2017 playoffs to rediscover his greatness. Maybe he’ll throw 20 some curves in a row just for old times sake. Lance and Jose are the only ones left. Speaking of greatness, what did Jake Meyers have for breakfast yesterday? Two homers, four extra base hits, a single shy of the cycle.
Game 33 Thread. May 4, 2025, 1:10 CT. Astros @ White Sox

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | William Metzger

We all love a good story. And what a story this could be. The return of Lance McCullers to his former glory after a two-year injury hiatus. Man, am I rooting for this hero of the glorious 2017 playoffs to rediscover his greatness. Maybe he’ll throw 20 some curves in a row just for old times sake. Lance and Jose are the only ones left. Speaking of greatness, what did Jake Meyers have for breakfast yesterday? Two homers, four extra base hits, a single shy of the cycle.