After losing three close ones to the Mariners, the Astros played a solid all-around game to avoid the sweep on Thursday afternoon. It all started with an outstanding performance from Spencer Arrighetti.
After a leadoff walk in the first, Spencer appeared to be in for a rough day, but he was able to settle in and strand the runner on first to start the game with a scoreless inning. Arrighetti struck out Julio Rodriguez with this nasty cutter.
In six innings of work, the Rookie only allowed two hits and three walks and struck out eight, all while allowing zero runs.