How 3 unlikely Astros players are doing heavy-lifting for Houston
UNSUNG HEROES
22 May 2023
The Houston Astros have won four straight series and they're getting significant contributions from all over the roster.
Three under the radar names that really jump off the page and have been responsible for this recent run include Hunter Brown, Jake Meyers, and Martin Maldonado.
Jake Meyers had reached base in 9 consecutive plate appearances before making an out in the 8th inning.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) May 21, 2023
Meyers and Maldonado are swinging hot bats and playing their best ball of the season. Maldonado's batting average is finally up to .200 on the year. That may not sound like much, but it's a big deal for Maldy.
Martín Maldonado is hitting .268 (11-for-41) in May and is up to .200 for the season.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) May 21, 2023
So, despite some struggles from Jose Abreu and Alex Bregman, the team is finding ways to score enough runs and win ballgames.
Plus, we react to the latest injury update for Lance McCullers and project a realistic outlook for his 2023 season.
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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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