How Hunter Brown's meteoric rise sparks these burning Astros questions
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02 July 2024
Hunter Brown is a big reason the Astros have turned their season around. Composite Getty Image.
The red-hot Astros improved to 43-41 after a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, and Hunter Brown may have been the main reason.
Brown has a 0.29 ERA over his past 5 starts, allowing just 1 earned run over his last 31 innings pitched.
Which raises a question we would have never asked before the start of the season. Between Brown and Ronel Blanco, do the Astros have a Top 5 one-two punch in baseball?
Don't miss the video above as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank break it all down.
In this episode, we dive into what's really going on with the Houston Astros' offense this season. The bats have gone cold, the vibes feel off, and fans aren’t feeling the same confidence we’ve had in recent years.
We break down the Astros’ offensive struggles, including Jose Altuve’s slump, the concern around Yordan Alvarez landing on the IL, and the ongoing controversy with Ronel Blanco’s starts.
Even with Joe Espada promising an offensive explosion, the results just haven’t shown up.
Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank weigh in.
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