HOUSTON — In Charlie Morton’s second start since returning from the disabled list, the Houston Astros right-hander delivered just enough effectiveness to take advantage of ample run support.
On Saturday, the Astros (61-29) will be looking for more of the same from right-hander Joe Musgrove, recently back from a hiatus of his own.
With ace left-hander Dallas Keuchel and right-hander Collin McHugh soon to return from the disabled list, the Astros are poised for reinforcements.
Equally key is the Astros’ continued excellence despite injuries, results that in theory should lessen the urge within the debilitated to push too hard to help a team ailing in their absence.