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Sporting News on MSNAstros receive gut-punch as rising reliever will be shut down for at least two weeks
Sousa felt elbow pain after his outing on Tuesday, and did not it did not go away after a couple days of rest. The Astros' reliever will not throw for a minimum of two weeks and then will be re-evaluated in September.
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. returns from the IL, but struggles with command continue in a 10-7 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Preview the Aug. 23 matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.
The Houston Astros are holding on to a slim two-game lead in the American League West, and now they're looking to extend that lead with a few wins against the B
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SB Nation on MSNThe Astros Actually Score Some Runs and Win Big in Baltimore, 7-2
Tonight, the Astros grasped for runs like a drowning man gasps for his last breath of air. The seven runs they scored in the first three innings equalled their total production in the last six games combined. The Astros are still alive with a beating heart, after all.
Houston didn't acquire any pitchers at the deadline, so it needs someone besides Framber Valdez or Hunter Brown to provide quality innings.
Six days ago, Brandon Young nearly pitched a perfect game against the Houston Astros. Thursday, he allowed seven runs and left with an injury. In the sixth inning, Young took an awkward step as he sprinted toward first base while covering the bag on a ground ball.