It Corbin’s last inning, but also one of his best. He retired his ninth straight batter. He recovered from his miscues to toss six innings on 96 pitches, sparing the Nationals bullpen from more heavy lifting. Gerardo Parra pinch hit for Corbin in the bottom of the frame. But will the Nationals be able to solve the Astros’ pitchers?
Astros Manager A.J. Hinch yanked Urquidy after 67 pitches. His spot was due up in the bottom half of the frame, so Urquidy could have kept pitching. The move immediately backfired for Hinch until Will Harris saved the day.