0-2 to start the season feels awful. Especially after the way the Astros lost last night.
But it is still just a two-game losing streak—it happens all the time to the best of teams. One reason for the panic is that it seems like the starting pitcher will have to go eight innings for the team to have a chance to win. Between the starter and Josh Hader, there doesn’t appear to be a single pitcher Coach Espada can rely on—and I would include Bryan Abreu, who is available tonight after a two-game suspension.
But the middle relief can’t possibly be this bad all season.