Astros starting pitcher J.P. France (68) reacts after getting a strikeout during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers | Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Two homers and key defensive plays central to win that puts the Astros within one game of the Rangers for first. It’s about time we Astros fans —and MLB — started to take J.P. France seriously. Tonight he went … [Read more...] about J.P. France Storms the Bastille. Shuts Down Rangers En Route to Astros 4-3 Win
Archives for July 2023
James Outman’s double in 10th completes Dodgers’ comeback for an 8-7 victory over Blue Jays
James Outman’s double in the 10th inning scored Chris Taylor with the winning run and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for an 8-7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers trailed 7-3 but sent the game into extra innings with four runs in the ninth. Taylor tied it on a two-run single with the bases loaded when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. dove but had the liner deflect of his … [Read more...] about James Outman’s double in 10th completes Dodgers’ comeback for an 8-7 victory over Blue Jays
Astros Reacts Survey. Which outfielder would you trade?
Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images It’s one area of surplus talent. And you know the Astros need help elsewhere. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Houston Astros fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. After handing out prospects … [Read more...] about Astros Reacts Survey. Which outfielder would you trade?
Game 102 Thread. July 25, 2023, 7:10 CT. Rangers @ Astros
Yainer Diaz #21 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Martin Maldonado #15 after hitting in the winning run in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers | Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images J.P. France takes on the tired Rangers bullpen. Looks promising. After having three successful games in Sugarland and a couple of days off, why is Yordan in the dugout and not on the … [Read more...] about Game 102 Thread. July 25, 2023, 7:10 CT. Rangers @ Astros
Kyle Tucker and Martín Maldonado power Astros past AL West-leading Rangers 4-3
Kyle Tucker and Martín Maldonado homered, rookie starter J.P. France worked seven solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Tuesday night. The Astros (58-44) moved within a game of the AL West-leading Rangers (59-43). The injury-plagued Astros could see the return of stars José Altuve and Yordan Alvarez on Wednesday when they go for a series sweep and … [Read more...] about Kyle Tucker and Martín Maldonado power Astros past AL West-leading Rangers 4-3