Rangers beat Astros 5-1
WP: Bonilla (3-0)
LP: Feldman (8-12)
contributed by Sphinx Drummond
Yeah the Astros just got swept by the team with the 2nd worst record in the MLB. Even still, the Astros have a better record than the Rangers. However, if the Astros get swept by the Mets in the final three games of the season this weekend, and if the Rangers sweep Oakland in their final four game series, the Rangers and Astros could end the season in a tie.
Scott Feldman took the loss but he pitched well. It wasn’t until Jose Veras got blown-up in the 7th when the game got out of hand. Overall it wasn’t a horrible season for Scott Feldman. He started the season as a de facto ace but fell to third starter with the emergence of Collin McHugh and Dallas Keuchel.
Good ol’ Jose Altuve went 1-3 with a walk. He is still standing strong as the MLB leader in batting average and hits, and the AL leader in steals. Jonathan Villar was responsible for the Astros’ only run, a solo jack in the top of the 8th inning. Krauss/Guzman (.194/.188) filled in at 1st base and performed about the same as Jon Singleton but with less promise.
I would like to say that I think Luhnow’s plan is working. It’s a slow process with parts I don’t really feel comfortable with, but it appears to be working. I hope next year the team continues to build on what it has gained this year and I think they will. I think they’re still a couple of years away. There appears to be no “must go for” free agents in this coming off season, so I don’t expect any blockbuster signing.
The Astros are off Thursday, travel to Queens, play the Mets in the final three games of the season. Peacock faces off against Niese Friday with a 6:10 Pm CT start time.
Game Time: 3:06.
Weather: 82 degrees, Clear.
Wind: 8 mph, In From Center.
Attendance: 28,003.