SEATTLE -- Astros closer Ken Giles has allowed four earned runs and three hits and has walked three batters in his last two outings, including Tuesday against the Mariners when he struggled mightily with control before closing out the game, throwing 31 pitches in the ninth inning.
Giles has made four appearances -- all against Seattle -- and has given up four runs, four hits and four walks in four innings. Astros manager A.J. Hinch said Giles has "got a lot of leeway" considering how early in the season it is.
"I don't think it's necessary to really talk too much about roles," Hinch said.