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Astros Opener gambit fails again. Angels pounce on Rondon for six in the first for 7-2 win

Short recap this morning. I wrote a separate article earlier about the true-heart that is Jake Marisnick. The remarkable story of how he refused to retaliate, or let his teammates retaliate, after the Angels went head-hunting with 95 MPH baseballs for his head. It is the story of the night, with a lasting and inspiring message, that transcends the game, as much as we love baseball.

Recap:

The Astros, in their current desperation for pitching, actually let Hector Rondon start the game. The veteran was supposed to give his team one strong inning against the best hitters in the Angels lineup, and then give the ball to the green rookie, Rogelio Armenteros.