Final Spring Training Update

It was a split squad day and the results were split as well with the Astros prevailing over the Tigers while losing to Atlanta. In the Atlanta game, Lucas Harrell looked ready for primetime in his final Spring Training warmup as he allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk with five strikeouts over six innings pitched. Minor league lefty Luis Cruz allowed only one hit in the final two frames - not bad for someone who hasn't pitched above Low A yet! But the offense was only able to muster six singles in the game and never really got any traction.

Meanwhile, back at Osceola County Stadium, the Astros put a hurtin' on Anibal Sanchez' Spring ERA as the good guys collected nine runs on 11 hits, including three home runs, in his five innings. Two of those home runs came from none other than Jon Singleton (be still, my beating heart). Jason Castro and Rick Ankiel each homered as well, while Ronny Cedeno went 3-for-3 with two doubles and George Springer went 2-for-4 with a double. But I think seeing this in the boxscore pumped me up more than anything else:

DP: 2 (DeShields-Correa-Singleton, Meyer-DeShields-Singleton).

I could get used to seeing that.

Phillip Humber got the start, allowing all four of his unearned runs in the fifth, three of those coming via a two-out three-run Prince Fielder home run. He ended his final Spring Training six-inning tune-up by allowing six hits and two walks while striking out five. C.J. (don't call me Chuckie) Fick made his sixth appearance with his nice shiny 0.00 ERA intact and Wesley Wright provided a scoreless inning as well. I was happy to see Jason Stoffel, Corpus Christi's 2012 closer, get the opportunity to close out the game. After a lead-off walk, Stoffel quickly induced a double play ball and a swinging strikeout from Matt Tuiasosopo.

Minor League rosters have still not been made public, but we have learned a little more about a few pitching assignments:

AAA
Jordan Lyles
John Ely
Jarred Cosart
Rudy Owens
Paul Clemens
Brett Oberholtzer
Dallas Keuchel
Jose Cisnero

AA
Nick Tropeano
Ross Seaton

Spring Training Record: 14-16-3

As I tweeted out yesterday, the Astros record against American League teams in Grapefruit League play was 6-3-1. Here is how the team ranked in several areas:

HITTING STATS
Runs Scored: 12th
Doubles: Tied for 8th
Triples: Tied for 16th
Home Runs: Tied for 3rd
Walks: 9th
Strikeouts: 2nd (The good news is that the Mariners are 1st)
Stolen Bases: Tied for 4th
Batting Average: 22nd
OBP: 16th
SLG: 8th
OPS: 8th

PITCHING STATS
ERA: 15th
WHIP: 19th
Runs Allowed: 13th
Earned Runs Allowed: 16th
Home Runs Allowed: 19th
Walks Allowed: Tied for 24th
Strikeouts: 28th
Batting Average Allowed: 23rd
Stolen Bases Allowed: Tied for 24th

Spring Training Game 32 Results: Braves 2, Astros 0
Spring Training Game 33 Results: Astros 11, Tigers 4

Next Up: The Astros take on the Cubs in Exhibition Games Friday at 7:05 and Saturday at 1:05. Sunday's Opening Day game is at 7:05. Gates will open at 5:00.

SPRING TRAINING RESULTS
Spring Training Game 1 Results: Astros 8, Phillies 3
Spring Training Game 2 Results: Astros 7, Mets 7
Spring Training Game 3 Results: Cardinals 10, Astros 2
Spring Training Game 4 Results: Rays 7, Astros 2 in six innings
Spring Training Game 5 Results: Astros 9, Detroit 4
Spring Training Game 6 Results: Astros 10, Blue Jays 1
Spring Training Game 7 Results: Astros 7, Yankees 6
Spring Training Game 8 Results: Astros 8, Cardinals 8
Spring Training Game 9 Results: Astros 6, Braves 5
Spring Training Game 10 Results: Pirates 8, Astros 6
Spring Training Game 11 Results: Tigers 8, Astros 5
Spring Training Game 12 Results: Nationals 7, Astros 1
Spring Training Game 13 Results: Astros 4, Nationals 2
Spring Training Game 14 Results: Braves 14, Astros 9
Spring Training Game 15 Results: Mets 9, Astros 6
Spring Training Game 16 Results: Phillies 7, Astros 1
Spring Training Game 17 Results: Astros 9, Marlins 4
Spring Training Game 18 Results: Nationals 9, Astros 7
Spring Training Game 19 Results: Nationals 6, Astros 3
Spring Training Game 20 Results: Pirates 3, Astros 2
Spring Training Game 21 Results: Astros 4, Nationals 2
Spring Training Game 22 Results: Astros 11, Blue Jays 2
Spring Training Game 23 Results: Blue Jays 10, Astros 6
Spring Training Game 24 Results: Mets 7, Astros 5
Spring Training Game 25 Results: Astros 7, Tigers 2
Spring Training Game 26 Results: Astros 3, Cardinals 2
Spring Training Game 27 Results: Braves 3, Astros 2
Spring Training Game 28 Results: Astros 4, Marlins 1
Spring Training Game 29 Results: Astros 6, Nationals 4
Spring Training Game 30 Results: Astros 4, Yankees 4 in 10 innings
Spring Training Game 31 Results: Mets 6, Astros 2
Spring Training Game 32 Results: Braves 2, Astros 0
Spring Training Game 33 Results: Astros 11, Tigers 4