CLEVELAND -- Jon Singleton got the start at first base over Chris Carter for the Astros in Thursday's series finale against the Indians as manager A.J. Hinch continues to wait for some increased production from the position.
The Astros ranked 13th in the American League in OPS at first base at .680 and last in batting average. Singleton, who was called up June 26, entered Thursday hitting .130 (3-for-23) with 12 strikeouts. Carter was hitting .190 with 15 homers and 41 RBIs and was riding a 6-for-58 slump that included three homers and two doubles.