Here are the Astros runs scored totals through the first five games of the season: 5, 2, 1, 1, and 2. A “whopping” 11 runs runs in five games, which breaks down to 2.2 runs per game. If one removes the 5-run showing on Opening Day, the runs per game drops to 1.5. Needless to say, the lineup hasn’t flexed its collective muscles quite yet. While any fan would like to see the offense jolt back to life by, like, yesterday, there really isn’t any reason to be concerned. Sometimes it takes a little while for a club’s lineup to start clicking.
While offense starts season cold, Astros pitching staff picking up the slack
