The Astros crushed a lot of baseballs tonight.
Unfortunately, most of them were at a Marlin, and none left the park. It’s not the kind of luck they can afford as they struggle to catch up to the Rangers for the AL West lead or even retain a Wild Card spot.
The Astros started with hard luck right away against Marlins starter Braxton Garret. Although leadoff hitter Jose Altuve got a single with a 107 MPH shot just off the tip of the glove of third baseman Jake Burger, Kyle Tucker then lined out at 100 MPH+ on a solid shot to right field.