Houston Astros may have finally found a George Springer replacement
NEXT MAN UP!
21 February 2023
NEXT MAN UP!
Spring Training has begun, and Astros GM Dana Brown spoke to the media about 1st round draft choice, Drew Gilbert.
He's challenging him to fight for and earn the starting CF spot this year.
Could Gilbert be the next George Springer for the Astros?? And what does this mean for Chas McCormick?
Plus, Yordan Alvarez is already dealing with some hand issues, so the need for another outfielder to step up could be necessary sooner rather than later.
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C.J. Stroud threw three touchdown passes and the Houston Texans spoiled the first start of rookie New England quarterback Drake Maye, breezing past the Patriots 41-21 on Sunday.
Joe Mixon rushed for 102 yards and caught a TD pass from Stroud. Stefon Diggs had six catches for 77 yards and a score for the AFC South-leading Texans (5-1), and Tank Dell had seven receptions for 57 yards and a TD.
Dameon Pierce ripped off a 54-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter and finished with 76 yards on eight carries. Will Anderson Jr. recorded three sacks for Houston, which has won three straight.
The Patriots (1-5) got a boost from Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL draft. Taking over for veteran Jacoby Brissett, he finished 20 of 33 for 243 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 38 yards but was intercepted twice and sacked four times, one resulting in a lost fumble.
Be sure to watch the video above as the crew from Texans on Tap reacts to the big win live on YouTube!