Astros' Loss and Valdez's Injury Reveal Roster Flaws
The Houston Astros suffered a shocking 13-12 loss to the Los Angeles Angels after blowing a six-run lead and losing ace pitcher Framber Valdez to a potential injury. Valdez exited the game in the seventh inning with a possible cramp, adding to the Astros' growing list of injuries. The thin roster, inexperienced bench, taxed bullpen, and beaten-up starting rotation were exposed in this collapse. The loss highlights the urgent need for the Astros to upgrade their roster before the trade deadline.