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Astros: 3 reasons why Myles Straw will stay in center field

Jun 22, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino (28) reacts as Houston Astros outfielder Myles Straw (3) scores a run after hitting a home run in the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Astros haven’t found their true replacement for George Springer, and to many fans, Myles Straw isn’t a fine solution at the moment. Straw is not Springer, because they are two different types of players, but hey, they both have two home runs this season in quite different sample sizes.