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Altuve produces big game for Astros: 3-4, HR, 2 2B, SB, 3 R

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José Suarez - Decent versus HoustonSuarez didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 4-2 loss to Houston, allowing two runs on four hits and four strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

ImpactSuarez began Sunday's start with three perfect innings before allowing one run on three hits in the fourth and another two-out hit in the fifth that prompted his removal. The performance was a minor step back from his two prior excellent appearances, though he's still kept opposing offenses to no more than three runs in each of his four games since being recalled from the minors June 7. He's currently scheduled to pitch again next weekend against Baltimore.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Peña - Powers Sunday's victoryPena went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run and a solo shot during Sunday's 4-2 win against the Angels.

ImpactAfter flying out in his first at-bat, Pena got Houston on the board with a solo shot in the fourth inning, reached on singles in the fifth and seventh and crushed a walkoff two-run blast to center off Los Angeles reliever Ryan Tepera in the ninth. The 24-year-old had been slumping of late -- going 5-for-26 over his last six games -- but broke out in a big way with his first career four-hit game and his second and third homers since the start of June. The exceptional performance boosted Pena's line to .279/.328/.479 with 11 home runs, 33 runs and 30 RBI in 60 games.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Justin Verlander - Start pushed back to ThursdayVerlander will start Thursday's game against the Royals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

ImpactJake Odorizzi (lower leg) will return from the 15-day injured list to start Monday's matchup against Kansas City, and the Astros plan to utilize a six-man rotation this week. Verlander has tossed 97.1 innings over 15 starts this season, and manager Dusty Baker said that the right-hander is being pushed back a few days to help manage his workload and preserve his long-term health.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Ryan Pressly - Registers second winPressly earned the win during Sunday's 4-2 victory against the Angels, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.

ImpactPressly pitched the top of the ninth in a 2-2 tie and retired all three Angels via the strikeout, then became the victor when Houston walked it off in the bottom of the inning. The 33-year-old has spun four straight perfect appearances with eight total strikeouts in four innings following a disastrous outing against the Yankees on June 23. He's now converted 17 of his last 18 save chances since May 7.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Jake Odorizzi - Starting MondayOdorizzi (lower leg) will start Monday's game against the Royals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

ImpactThe Astros will utilize a six-man rotation this week with Odorizzi returning to action, while Justin Verlander will be pushed back to start Thursday to manage his workload. Odorizzi recently made a pair of rehab starts and posted a 2.25 ERA and 0.88 WHIP while striking out 10 in eight innings.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Angels equal strikeout record in loss to AstrosHOUSTON — The Angels have been striking out all season, but they took it to a new level this weekend.

JULY 3, 2022•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Trout's slump worsens, Astros strike out 20 to sweep Angels

Angels star Mike Trout finished 0 for 11 with nine strikeouts in a three-game series and Los Angeles hitters fanned 20 times overall in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros

JULY 3, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS