Myles Straw is the latest call-up from Round Rock to make a big contribution for the Astros. Straw put his speed on full display yesterday stealing three bases and manufacturing runs to help get the team off to a 3-0 start to this seven-game road trip.
After going 0-for-4 in a disappointing showing for his first start of the season Saturday, Straw was out for redemption and redemption he got. He reached base four times in his five plate appearances with three singles and a walk, catapulting his batting average to .375 and his on-base percentage to .