Our Astros Week report with some special work by Hunter Brown.
The Astros have finally managed to break out of their offensive slump. That may be the level of competition — the Angles and Tigers aren't exactly world beaters – but it is notable given the struggles of recent weeks. Pitching remains the strength of a ballclub that has plenty of firepower up and down the lineup. And the pitching just gets better with the addition of rookie Hunter Brown and the return of Justin Verlander.
Verlander is expected to make his return this week from his calf injury. He appears to be fully recovered and his return makes the starting rotation even more deadly. Framber Valdez tied the record for most consecutive quality starts on Monday and it appears the one-two punch of Verlander and Valdez will be difficult to beat in the postseason.Rookie Hunter Brown has dominated the minors, but his September call up has been everything the Astros could have hoped for.
My broadcast partner, Geoff Blum, said on a recent podcast that he had seen progress from Alvarez in recent days and that he was poised for a resurgence. He was not wrong. Alvarez has two home runs in three games and went 2-4 on Tuesday with a home run, a double and three runs scored. Alvarez, who has struggled with hand pain the last couple months looks more comfortable at the plate and is playing a quality left field position as well with six putouts, all on throws from the outfield.
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