Yes. Myles Straw. Slugger extraordinaire. His just-barely solo homer in the second and RBI double in the seventh were all the RBI the Astros would need behind the dazzling and baffling brilliance of Zack Greinke.
Playing with a depleted lineup, it was just enough for the Astros' ninth straight win and another series win, with the final game against Baltimore tomorrow.
Here’s Myles (Babe) Straw’s homer. His second of the year.
And here’s his double. Note the aggression and decisiveness of his swing.
Credit to Chas McCormick for aggressive baserunning, first to beat out an infield single, and second for scoring from first on a shallow fly.