Coming off a Cy Young winning year, bolstering 20 wins and a 2.48 ERA, Dallas Keuchel was poised for the role of “Ace” and lead the rotation as the Astros looked to reach the postseason for the second consecutive year.
How it Began
After a snow out, Keuchel made the start for the 2016 season opener. He threw seven innings, allowing two runs from three hits. Even with a delay, Keuchel performed as an “ace” would and began the season with a victory on the road. Everything seemed well, and it seemed that he would be picking up where he left of from his 2015 campaign.