Critical takeaways from Astros climbing above .500 for first time in 2024
BACK IN THE SADDLE
01 July 2024
BACK IN THE SADDLE
The Astros took 2 of 3 in New York against the formerly hot Mets and finished the month of June with the best record in all of baseball (17-8).
ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein react to the series win, look ahead to the upcoming series with the Blue Jays, and much more!
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.