The Astros managed four hits in a miserable loss on Sunday against the Mariners.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 17: Jesse Winker #27, Jarred Kelenic #10 and Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners celebrate after a 7-2 win over the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on April 17, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. SEATTLE — Nine days ago, when the hope accompanying a new season still seemed palpable, the Astros scored 13 runs in an Angel Stadium romp. Eight arrived during a stupendous seventh inning, the type this lineup prides itself on producing.
The excuses may be valid, but Sunday offered a new low. Houston refused to hit a rookie starter who had no control. Mariners righty Matt Brash walked six Astros across 5 ⅓ innings. None of them came around to score. None of them even advanced past first base. Brash held Houston hitless across five innings, allowing his offense to build a six-run advantage the Astros were unequipped to challenge.
Urquidy survived just four innings. He surrendered eight hits and yielded six runs. His stuff makes him susceptible to such a showing. He attacks the strike zone and does not have overwhelming velocity. Imprecise command or ineffective breaking pitches can result in disaster. Urquidy threw 29 breaking pitches on Sunday. He received two swings and misses. He failed to put hitters away and paid a steep price.
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