Astros insider: Lineup decisions become more complicated as stretch run looms
Houston’s 7-5 win
Tuesday offered concern that it could be difficult. The Rangers started a lefthander on the mound and have four lefthanded relievers in their bullpen. McCormick, he of a 1.018 OPS against southpaws this season, did not receive an at-bat. Asked before the game why McCormick did not start,Espada confirmed he is not writing the lineups while Baker recuperates from a bout with COVID-19. Baker, it should be noted, can only play the roster he’s given.
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