Houston Astros rally behind Jason Alexander’s six shutout innings to outlast the Minnesota Twins 2-1, stabilizing a rotation riddled with injuries. With Lance McCullers Jr. scratched due to shoulder inflammation, Alexander steps up as the unexpected hero, quieting the Twins’ lineup and giving the Astros just enough margin for victory. Can depth arms keep Houston’s playoff hopes afloat as the rotation continues to shuffle? Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey break down the pitching staff’s resilience, the offense’s reliance on home runs—including an early Esok Paredes blast—and the impact of key injuries to McCullers, Hunter Brown, and Christian Javier. The hosts examine the AL West’s weak standings, discuss potential call-ups like Ethan Pecko and Colton Gordon, and debate if the Astros’ improved bullpen can offset their inconsistent bats. Will Houston’s grit be enough to climb back into contention, or is .500 the new benchmark? The Astros improve to 20-30 with one of their grittiest wins ...