On May 21, I wrote about how Framber Valdez decided to go rogue the day before against the Angels. What was once a 6-1 lead in the fifth inning turned into a deflating 9-7 defeat. Valdez allowed seven runs in that inning, which effectively sank the Astros that day. Considering the underwhelming start to Houston’s season, it wasn’t a great look to see your best starting pitcher deviate from the game plan to yield such disastrous results. Take into account how last season unfolded for Valdez and you suddenly start feeling some negative vibes.
Thankfully, vibes are only that, nothing more.