My original headline for this game was: “Cubs Bomb France.”
Oh, me of little faith. Never underestimate the heart of a champion.
OK. Astros rookie starter J.P. France sucked. This is probably what we should expect going forward. Before tonight, he allowed only one run in 11.2 innings. But tonight, in 3.2 innings, France gave up six runs, nine hits, two walks, three home runs, and 22 total bases while striking out only two. Two of the home runs were struck by Seiya Suzuki, a two-run job in the first and a solo shot in the third, both off France.