When the chronicle of Astros 2022 first half dominance is written, most of the credit must be ascribed to pitching excellence. But in the last two games the Astros have been winning in a more familiar manner...crushing the ball.
Tonight the Astros accumulated 13 hits, including two doubles and four homers. Every starter except the catcher had at least one hit, with Alex Bregman and Aledmys Diaz leading the way with three hits each, both a triple away from the cycle. And of course, Yordan Alvarez joined the fun with a late insurance homer of his own.
Astros starter Luis Garcia managed to earn the win despite allowing five runs in 6.