The Astros Have A First Inning Problem

Apr 25 2024 by The Crawfish Boxes

 
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Quality depth in the starting rotation remains elusive.

In a first inning this season, Astros pitchers have allowed 30 earned runs across 25 games. Or, you know, a ghastly 10.80 ERA. For reference, the 2008 Astros had a 7.04 ERA in the first inning that entire season, the highest for a single season in the first inning in franchise history. Only the Rockies pitching staff has posted a higher ERA (12.60) in the first inning this season.

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