Rays 5 Astros 0
WP Archer (4-4) LP McHugh (4-5)
contributed by Mr. Happy
When you go 3-30 on the night with 12 Ks and 0-4 w/RISP, you’re more than likely going to get white washed, and that’s exactly what happened to the Good Guys last night. This putrid effort, which dropped the ball club to ten games below .500, wasted a serviceable six innings out of McHugh. The incredible Jose Altuve led the way with two knocks and a stolen sack, and George Springer had the other hit, all of which were singles.
McHugh surrendered four hits and two unearned runs, while striking out six. The score got out of reach when one P. Clemens came in and gave up four hits, two of which left the yard, and three earnies in but one frame of work, if you can call it that.
The club has now lost four in a row, and I see signs of bad habits returning. Tonight’s game will be pivotal, as Jarred Cosart goes to the bump to face the mighty left arm of David Price in another rematch game since these two faced each other in the last start for each of them. Come visit us in the Game Zone.
T: 3:06.
Att: 10,880.