Can deGrom Silence the Astros’ Power and Secure Victory?
The Astros just recently let their division lead slip away. They are still only a half-game back of the Mariners for the division, but the goal needs to be just getting to the playoffs. I don’t think they can focus too much on which way they enter. Houston has been solid for the majority of this season. Their hitting has been consistent, their pitching has been reliable, and the team continues to find ways to win. The problem is that they’ve been playing .500 baseball this month, and not been able to make up any ground on Seattle which has played well. Tonight, they go for a sweep against their divisional foes, as Cristian Javier takes the hill. Javier has only made six starts this season, but he typically is a pretty reliable starter. For the year, he is just 1-3 with a 4.78 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. He has allowed four earned runs in each of his past two starts, one home and one road game. The good news for the Astros and Javier is that the Rangers to not hit him very well, going 14-for-77 against him. Adolis Garcia is just 3-for-23 against him.



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