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Sporting News on MSNAstros' Lance McCullers Jr. is close to 'being in a really great spot'
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. didn't pitch lights out in his first start back from injury, but he doesn't think he's far away.
Preview the Aug. 23 matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.
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SB Nation on MSNThe Astros Actually Score Some Runs and Win Big in Baltimore, 7-2
Tonight, the Astros grasped for runs like a drowning man gasps for his last breath of air. The seven runs they scored in the first three innings equalled their total production in the last six games combined. The Astros are still alive with a beating heart, after all.
Houston didn't acquire any pitchers at the deadline, so they need someone besides Framber Valdez or Hunter Brown to provide quality innings.
Six days ago, Brandon Young nearly pitched a perfect game against the Houston Astros. Thursday, he allowed seven runs and left with an injury. In the sixth inning, Young took an awkward step as he sprinted toward first base while covering the bag on a ground ball.