Perhaps Archer was driven by his previous start, when he allowed seven earned runs against the Rangers. Perhaps he understood that his team's tired bullpen needed a day off.
Anyway, Archer had one of those nights in which one of baseball's best performed at the highest level. Someday, he may toss a perfect game or a no-hitter. His stuff is that good. His makeup is, too.
Until that happens, this one will do. The 26-year-old right-hander controlled the Astros from start to finish in tossing a beauty of a one-hit shutout.
Archer brought his entire catalogue to the ballpark.