As recently as a few days ago, it appeared laughable that Lance Lynn would face the Houston Astros on Sept. 3, three days after the trade deadline. But 4 p.m. Eastern on Monday came and went and Lynn was still a member of the Texas Rangers, who opted to keep their ace. The Astros then had to gear up to face one of the toughest pitchers in the game, as he had pitched at least six innings in seven of his eight starts this year, allowing two earned runs or less in all but one of them. Enough numbers for you?
Astros, Zack Greinke best the Rangers, 8-4
