As the Astros slowly try to overcome their disastrous start to the season, creeping closer to a .500 record, the improvement in the pitching performance is perhaps the most important factor. The improved pitching over the past month and a half is even more remarkable when you consider the way that injuries have ravaged the staff. So, let’s see how the Astros’ pitchers performed in March-April compared to May 1 - today (June 23).
- At the end of April, the Astros ERA was in the MLB bottom five at 5.01. Since May 1, the Astros ERA is 9th in the majors at 3.