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YouTube video by Crush City Territory The Astros win a series despite Spencer Arrighetti's 'growing pains'

New Crush City Territory episode

- Spencer Arrighetti returns
- The offense clicks for three games
- Isaac Paredes' choice
- Cam Smith's price increases

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Astros didn’t add pitching at the deadline; their latest loss underscores that risk Failing to fortify the pitching staff with any external additions will only magnify each start Spencer Arrighetti makes.

Not acquiring any pitching at the trade deadline will magnify every start Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier, J.P. France or Luis Garcia makes. Arrighetti returned on Wednesday and had some "growing pains" - www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

The Astros lost 6-4. They are 63-51.

Houston can't finish a sweep at loanDepot Park. The lineup stranded nine runners and went 4-for-13 with RISP. Spencer Arrighetti allowed five runs in his return. The Bronx awaits.

Astros pitching coach Josh Miller was ejected in the sixth inning for arguing a non-check swing call from the dugout.

Bryan Abreu has pitched back-to-back days. Kaleb Ort has gone three of the past four. Steven Okert threw 26 pitches across 1.2 innings last night as the opener. Bennett Sousa and Nick Hernandez are the Astros' freshest relievers and may be the ones to finish this game.

Spencer Arrighetti's first start in 123 days: 3.2 IP, 11 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 86 pitches, 56 strikes, 45 swings, 16 whiffs, 86.0 mph average exit velocity. An odd outing all around. Four infield hits. 16 whiffs. Seven balls hit 98 mph or harder. Nine singles, a double and a homer

Spencer Arrighetti is back out for what should be his final inning. He's thrown 71 pitches and gotten nine outs. Even with the off day tomorrow, getting another three would go a long way for the pitching staff.

also, I think the world of Correa, but that is a very difficult play to make for any third baseman, much less someone that's been playing there for five days. not sure that's one you can really be angry at

Hernandez is safe even if Correa throws on target.

A 28-pitch, six-hit, three-run first inning from Spencer Arrighetti, who yelled into his glove on his way off the mound.

Joe Espada said Cristian Javier is in a position to make his next start for the major-league team. That would be in Houston during the next homestand

Jeremy Peña's off day is scheduled and "part of his buildup" after the rib and hamstring issues, Joe Espada said. Espada said he should resume playing every day this weekend in New York.

Isaac Paredes to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man spot.

The Astros against Janson Junk: Correa 5, Sánchez 7, Altuve 4, Walker 3, Caratini 2, Diaz DH, Trammell 8, Smith 9, Dubón 6

Arrighetti RHP

The Astros optioned AJ Blubaugh to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for Spencer Arrighetti.

AJ Blubaugh won the Astros' Pitcher of the Game belt and, as a result, got to give a speech to the clubhouse after his first major-league win.

How did that go?

"I stuttered just like I am right now, but I got the job done. Got the point across."

The Astros won 7-3. They are 64-50.

Every starter had a hit. Jose Altuve and Yainer Diaz homered. Jeremy Peña came within a few feet of one, but settled for a triple. AJ Blubaugh broke out 98 and gave the Astros five innings of two-run ball. Spencer Arrighetti returns tomorrow.

The Astros need to clear a roster spot for Spencer Arrighetti to make tomorrow's start. AJ Blubaugh is the most obvious candidate to be sent out. If he is, he made a wonderful last impression.

AJ Blubaugh's bulk outing against the Marlins: 5 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 70 pitches, 47 strikes, 36 swings, 7 whiffs, 90.2 mph average exit velocity allowed, 95.6 mph average four-seam fastball. A really nice showing from the rookie in his second major-league apperance.

AJ Blubaugh is the ‘honey guy’ and Astros’ latest small-school success story Blubaugh, who is on the cusp of earning a spot in Houston's rotation, shared bottles of homemade honey with his teammates.

Here comes AJ Blubaugh for his second major-league appearance. Here's a story from spring training about his offseason hobby: helping his beekeeper father make and distribute honey - www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

The Astros against Cal Quantrill: Peña 6, Sánchez 7, Altuve DH, Correa 5, Walker 3, Diaz 2, Smith 9, Dubón 8, Urías 4

Okert LHP

Cristian Javier will start for Triple-A Sugar Land tonight in Sacramento, Joe Espada said.

Zack Short cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land, where he will join Jon Singleton, whom the Astros re-signed to a minor-league deal.

AJ Blubaugh has been activated and is available for the Astros tonight, presumably as the bulk pitcher to follow opener Steven Okert. John Rooney was optioned to Triple-A to clear a roster spot.

Steven Okert will start tonight for the Astros.

Isaac Paredes opts for rehab over surgery; return this season still unlikely Paredes has been out since July 19. The Astros added Carlos Correa and Ramón Urías at the deadline in anticipation of a prolonged absence.

More on Isaac Paredes' decision to rehab his right hamstring strain in lieu of surgery that would carry a recovery time of "six months plus." - www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

For one night, Jesús Sánchez is the face of the Astros’ trade deadline His ringing double during the fourth inning catalyzed a five-run frame from a lineup that sorely needed it.

Caught within Carlos Correa mania is Jesús Sánchez, who for one night got to be the face of the Astros' trade deadline - www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

For one night, Jesús Sánchez is the face of the Astros’ trade deadline His ringing double during the fourth inning catalyzed a five-run frame from a lineup that sorely needed it.

Caught within Carlos Correa mania is Jesús Sánchez, who for one night got to be the face of the Astros' trade deadline - www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

The Astros will start an opener tomorrow, Joe Espada said. It will be a reliever, but Espada did not say which one. Spencer Arrighetti will start on Wednesday.

The Astros won 8-2. They are 63-50.

Houston scored six runs off Sandy Alcantara. Jason Alexander threw six scoreless.