Every Houston position player posted a negative WPA in their Game One, 2-0 loss to the Rangers. Jose Altuve, with a negative-.010 WPA, was the highest mark on the offensive side of the equation. All three Astros pitchers, meanwhile, had positive marks, led by Hector Neris and his .059 after 1 1⁄3 flawless innings. He struck out one batter.
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