Spencer Strider struck out eight, but the Atlanta Braves came up short in a 7-2 loss to the Houston Astros Wednesday afternoon at CoolToday Park.
Strider’s day got off to an unfortunate start. Kennedy Corona reached on a slow roller that was just out of the reach of Strider for an infield single. Strider then struck out the next two hitters, but then just missed with a 3-2 pitch to Cesar Salazar for a walk. Bligh Madris followed with a soft single to center bringing home Corona to make it 1-0.
That would bring Brian Snitker to the mound who would bring in Jon Olczak to finish the inning.