All I have heard is that Brown was talking to team about relief pitching before this series. Astros also are concerned Javier may be done for the season - and could have an injury going back to last year. Crane supposedly hasn’t said much to anyone - but Brown wants the game today, losing 4 is a lot worse than 3/4 from the long term perspective. Verlander and Altuve have taken on a bigger and more vocal role in the clubhouse.
Astros were feeling it when Abreu and Bagwell went over to Florida, but the moment they return the team starts losing again. Coincidence? Most likely, but the disappointment in me urges me to blame something.
lead off double - can't score men in scoring position with <2 outs - can't score 2 outs double - can't score this team just doesn't know how to score.