Hitting, or lack thereof, with runners in scoring position, stands out. Allowing runs left and right early in a game is another. And don’t forget the bullpen meltdowns. All of these miscues have been troubling. But some of these issues can be chalked up to bad luck and shaking off the rust. After all, baseball is a game where you are not always going to be hitting on all cylinders from the start. Even base running seems not to be immune to this as the Astros have found out so far this season.
Poor jumps on the base paths and questionable judgment have led to numerous gaffes in 2016.