HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 09: Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros reacts to striking out a batter with the bases loaded during the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on April 09, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
The Astros hot start made them really fun to watch in the early going.
Last season was a sprint, a 60 game sprint that often felt rushed and left our players exhausted by seasons end. This year is different. This year everyone is back healthy and strong, ready to make it further than they did than last year.