Excellent pitching in RR/CC last night

[Lefty]

McLemore (4 IP, single in the 4th), Randolph (3) and Estrada (2) combined on a 1-hitter last night.  RR hit 4 shibbys & won 5-0.

Patton went 7.2 of shutout ball, allowed 4 singles, 1 BB & K'd 6.  Hooks over SA 1-0.

What's the story with McLemore?  How's his arm?  Potential bully lefty in the future?

[Jacksonian]

McLemore (4 IP, single in the 4th), Randolph (3) and Estrada (2) combined on a 1-hitter last night.  RR hit 4 shibbys & won 5-0.

Patton went 7.2 of shutout ball, allowed 4 singles, 1 BB & K'd 6.  Hooks over SA 1-0.

What's the story with McLemore?  How's his arm?  Potential bully lefty in the future?

No story, just working his stuff.  Fine. Yes.

[JimR]

McLemore (4 IP, single in the 4th), Randolph (3) and Estrada (2) combined on a 1-hitter last night.  RR hit 4 shibbys & won 5-0.

Patton went 7.2 of shutout ball, allowed 4 singles, 1 BB & K'd 6.  Hooks over SA 1-0.

What's the story with McLemore?  How's his arm?  Potential bully lefty in the future?

Randolph was dominating...again. he needs to be in Houston, imo.

[VirtualBob]

Randolph was dominating...again. he needs to be in Houston, imo.

I agree.  Moehler must have pictures or something.

[Froback]

I agree.  Moehler must have pictures or something.

We may find that out when White comes back off the DL.

[jbm]

Could someone who has seen Randolph pitch this year give a description of why is so effective.  25:3 K:BB ratio in 16 innings is fantastic.  I noticed he has not finished any games, which seemed kind of odd given those off-the-chart stats.

[Jacksonian]

Could someone who has seen Randolph pitch this year give a description of why is so effective.  25:3 K:BB ratio in 16 innings is fantastic.  I noticed he has not finished any games, which seemed kind of odd given those off-the-chart stats.

Don't need to see him to know.  He's always had good stuff.  His issue was control.  As the Astros told him, throw strikes and you'll get a shot.  You're seeing the results of him throwing strikes.  And, he's already been called up once.  He's not finishing games because he's not a closer.  He won't be used as a closer with Houston so he won't get that role in Round Rock.