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sports2 years ago

Maximizing Yainer Diaz's Potential: Present Opportunities for the Houston Astros

Yainer Diaz, a promising young hitter for the Houston Astros, is struggling to find consistent playing time due to the team's commitment to veteran catcher Martín Maldonado. Despite Diaz's impressive offensive performance, he has been relegated to a pinch-hitting role and occasional starts. Manager Dusty Baker has acknowledged Diaz's struggles against left-handed pitching but has not made significant changes to the lineup to give Diaz more at-bats. Suggestions have been made to carry three catchers or utilize Diaz at first base to maximize his playing time. However, the Astros remain committed to Maldonado's defensive skills and leadership.

via The Athletic|
#catcher#houston-astros#lineup
sports2 years ago

Astros Secure Victory with Maldonado's Go-Ahead Homer

The Houston Astros secured their 50th win of the season with a narrow 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners. After a tense eighth inning, reliever Hector Neris managed to escape a bases-loaded jam, setting the stage for catcher Martín Maldonado to hit a game-winning solo home run. Maldonado's hit ended his 0-for-21 slump and provided a much-needed boost for the Astros. Meanwhile, starting pitcher Framber Valdez made a strong case for starting the MLB All-Star Game with his impressive performance, allowing two runs in six innings and finishing the first half of the season with a league-best 2.51 ERA.

via MLB.com|
#framber-valdez#hector-neris#houston-astros
sports2 years ago

Mariners and Astros continue heated rivalry with bench-clearing incident.

The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros cleared the benches during their game on Sunday after rookie Seattle second baseman José Caballero and veteran Houston catcher Martín Maldonado got in each other’s face in the middle of a Caballero plate appearance. The incident was sparked by Caballero's use of the pitch clock, which led to some umbrage being taken by Maldonado and Astros pitcher Brandon Bielak. The Mariners won the game 3-1, and Caballero has already endeared himself to Mariners fans as a surprisingly effective player.

via Seattle Sports|
#bench-clearing#houston-astros#jose-caballero
sports2 years ago

Wander Franco's Incredible Barehanded Catch Goes Viral.

Wander Franco, the 22-year-old shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, made a sensational barehanded catch during their game against the Houston Astros. Franco dashed 96 feet to catch a fly ball in foul territory down the left-field line, stretching both arms toward the foul line and catching the ball in his bare right hand. Franco finished the game with a career-high-tying four hits, including two doubles, while scoring two runs and driving one in.

via MLB.com|
#catch-of-the-year#martin-maldonado#mlb
sports2 years ago

Luis Garcia's Mixed Results for Astros

Despite a tough night, Astros catcher Martín Maldonado and pitcher Luis Garcia are confident that Garcia is headed in the right direction. Garcia gave up five earned runs in five innings in Friday night's 6-2 defeat against the Texas Rangers, but Maldonado saw signs that Garcia is improving. Garcia is 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA through three starts this season, but he feels better about his performance and is optimistic about his next outing.

via MLB.com|
#astros#luis-garcia#martin-maldonado