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Astros Pitching Crisis Deepens | Houston Astros News
Houston’s pitching staff is in shambles, using 17 starters this season—the most since their 1965 debut. Rookie Ethan Pecko got the call, throwing three innings, striking out four but walking three and surrendering four earned runs—just enough to hand the win to the bullpen. But the momentum didn’t last; the Astros were obliterated in the series finale, with Peter Lambert having his worst game ever, giving up nine runs. Relievers collapsed, even an outfielder pitched. The team now relies on Hunter Brown, Hayden Wesneski, and Lambert—but they can’t carry the load for six weeks. Hope rests on…
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