Yesterday’s game against the Tigers, which served as former manager A.J. Hinch’s homecoming of sorts at Minute Maid Park, didn’t according to plan for the Astros. Much like the past 18 months, to be honest. Not only did Zack Greinke get tossed around for six runs in 4 2⁄3 innings, the lineup that lit up the A’s and Angels during the season’s first week has enter a slumber. But there 152 games remain on the schedule, so now isn’t the time to panic.
The cool thing about the game of baseball, however, is the ability to appreciate a singular moment for what it truly is, regardless of the ultimate outcome.