Astros pitcher Hunter Brown showcased a mixed performance against the Marlins, giving up three hits, two walks, and two runs while striking out five batters in five innings. He threw 74 pitches, with 48 strikes. Brown's quantity of innings and rotation depth are crucial for the Astros.
A.J. Puk's line: 5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 R (2 ER), 0 BB, 8 K, 82 pitches (58 strikes) Pulled with 2 outs in 1st after giving up 4 consecutive 1-out hits. Re-entered in 2nd. Dominated from there. Taken out for good after 2-out single in 6th. Fastball still hit 95 mph in 6th. #Marlins
A.J. Puk got singled to death in the first inning vs the Astros. Four consecutive one-out hits and an RBI fielder's choice. Since then? He has faced the minimum over the 2nd-4th innings. He struck out the side on 10 pitches in the 4th (Chas McCormick, Jon Singleton, Jake Meyers)
Sean Manaea's 5Ks thru 2. https://t.co/czYOKMgWCz
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Astros pitcher Hunter Brown breaks down his Grapefruit League outing against the Marlins. https://t.co/q7CH0Q9EpM
Astros RHP Hunter Brown gave up three hits, two walks and two runs and struck out five batters in five innings against the Marlins. He threw 74 pitches (48 strikes).