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Charlie Pallilo: Astros have to acquire a closer they can trust in tight games

Charlie Pallilo
Jun 14, 2018, 1:49 pm
Charlie Pallilo: Astros have to acquire a closer they can trust in tight games
Nobody trusts Ken Giles with a one-run lead in the 9th. Photo 1 by Jim McIssac/Getty Images Photo 2 by Denis Poroy/Getty Images

The Mariners are playing really well right now, but Charlie Pallilo fully expects the Astros to firmly hold first place once the playoffs roll around. Despite Ken Giles being perfect in save opportunities this season, the Astros will need some more help from the bullpen as they approach the playoffs. Two names that could help the Astros are Orioles reliever Zach Britton and Padres reliever Brad Hand.

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While the final push to win the division was stressful for the Astros and their fans, in the end, the team took care of business and came home with another division title.

It's no secret that Jose Abreu, Martin Maldonado, and Dusty Baker have taken a lot of heat over the course of the season for poor play, and questionable decision-making in Dusty's case.

It had to feel good for those guys to come through for the club when it was needed most.

Be sure to watch the video above as we reflect on the Astros big weekend and look ahead to the postseason.

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