The Astros lost their third ST game to the Marlins yesterday, 4-3. Of course, scores and small sample performances have limited meaning in Spring Training games; nonetheless, yesterday’s game held both good and bad news.
The bad news: The much-awaited ST start by former #1 prospect Forrest Whitley was disappointing. Whitley allowed two runs, four hits, and a homer in two innings while striking out two. He needed a sterling defensive play by CF Mauricio Dubon to escape with even that little damage.
The good news: Justin Dirden decided to show off his power right at the outset of ST.