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Alvarez Homers, Burrows Falters
4 Jun
Summary
- Burrows allowed 6 runs on 8 hits in 5 innings against Pittsburgh.
- Yordan Alvarez hit his 21st home run of the season.
- Command issues led to 5 walks for Burrows in the game.
Mike Burrows faced his former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, on Tuesday, June 2, in an outing that saw him take the loss. He surrendered 6 runs on 8 hits and 5 walks within just five innings pitched, with two multi-run home runs being the primary source of damage.
Command issues plagued Burrows throughout the game, a recurring problem this season, as he issued five walks on 90 pitches. This performance represents a step back after some encouraging recent starts, including a strong seven-inning effort against the Rangers.
The offensive highlight for the Astros was Yordan Alvarez, who hit his 21st home run of the season on the very first pitch he encountered. This blast places him second in the MLB home run race, trailing only Kyle Schwarber by one.
The upcoming Wednesday matchup features Spencer Arrighetti against Paul Skenes, anticipated as a significant contest between two of baseball's top emerging pitchers, as the Astros seek a turnaround from their rotation.
