2014 Grapefruit League record: 8-14
W- Michael Wacha (3-0)
L- Brett Oberholtzer (0-2)
S- Seth Maness (1)
Astros home runs: Jose Altuve (1, solo in 7th)
The Cards jumped all over Brett Oberholtzer in the first third of the game, but the Astros held the Cards scoreless for the final 6 innings.
Starting Pitcher: Brett Oberholtzer
The Cardinals jumped all over him out of the gate as they got 4 in the 1st. But Obie picked himself up and allowed 1 run over his final 4 frames. Yes, his ERA is 11, but it's only Spring Training. It's only Spring Training.
Final line: L (0-2), 5 IP, 8 H (solo homer), 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Bullpen
The relievers threw 4 scoreless to close it out; 4 relievers, 1 inning each.
Chad Qualls went 1-2-3 in the 6th, striking out 1; Matt Albers also threw a 1-2-3 7th. Josh Fields allowed a hit and struck out 1 in the 8th, and Ross Seaton struck out 1 in a 1-2-3 9th.
Offense
Marc Krauss put the Astros on the board in the 4th with a sac fly.
Dexter Fowler, who scored on the play, had 2 of the Astros' 5 hits. In percentage terms, he had 40% of the Astros' hits. Jose Altuve had 20% in the form of this solo home run, which came in the 7th:
Marwin González and Robbie Grossman also had a hit. No one drew a walk. On the other hand, they struck out 9 times. Considering the Astros' propensity to strike out last year, this certainly concerns me, even in spring.
Three Stars
3.
Dexter Fowler, CF
2-4, R
2.
Jose Altuve, 2B
1-3, solo HR (1) in 7th
1.
Bullpen: Ross Seaton, Chad Qualls, Matt Albers, and Josh Fields
Combined: 4 IP, H, 3 K
Next Up
The Astros will travel to Jupiter to take on the Cardinals at their place. Jerome Williams will be on the mound, and he will be opposed by Joe Kelly. First pitch is at 1:05 Eastern.
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