Houston Astros fans outraged after shutout loss vs. San Francisco Giants: "Just broke my TV. Good night" "Worst game I’ve ever watched"
The Houston Astros faced the San Francisco Giants in a game that saw two firsts for the defending champions. For the first time this year, the roof at Minute Maid Park was open. Unfortunately for the hosts, they were shut out by the Giants, with the visitors winning by a 2-0 score.
San Francisco managed to hand Houston its first blanking of the season, although it could have been worse as they stranded 10 runners on base, while the Astros escaped three bases-loaded jams in the game.
It was not a good night for the Astros. Their pitchers handed out nine walks, including a career-high five from starter Hunter Brown, who lasted just 4-1/3 innings after throwing 96 pitches and allowing two earned runs on four hits.
San Francisco's starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani was excellent. He allowed just three hits over eight innings, which was Houston's lowest hit count in a game this season. Camilo Doval then tossed a clean ninth for his fourth save.
@astros We need to wake up boys
@astros Just broke my tv goodnight https://t.co/veSg0922rr
@astros Pitiful
Despite their frustration at the loss, Astros fans were also upset with the umpiring crew, particularly regarding three mound visits by the Giants in the bottom of the ninth inning.
However, not all fans were willing to blame the umpires for the loss.
@astros I’m confused as to why the Giants got 3 mound visits in the 9th when they had 2 remaining. Yordan should’ve probably gotten an automatic ball which would’ve put him on but whatever. Go out and win tomorrow.
@astros Fire every umpire except Pat Hoberg and start over this is ridiculous
@astros The offense was the biggest issue, but that was the worst umpire they've had all year.
It was a disappointing night for the majority of the announced crowd of 31,701, who watched the game under the stars for the first time this season at Minute Maid Park.
However, with baseball being a superstitious game, Houston Astros fans can probably expect their stadium's retractable roof to be closed when the team plays the rubber game against the San Francisco Giants at 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday.
@astros worst game i’ve ever watched
@astros Outstanding effort by the offense as usual!
We suck at home.
@astros This team is a tough watch right now
Despite the loss, not all Astros fans have given up hope, as Framber Valdez will be pitching for Houston in the game against Giants starter Logan Webb, who has a record of 1-5 this season.
@astros Aye we gotta let them feel like they back in the game and just crush them tomorrow 🤣
Houston Astros fall another game off the lead in AL West with loss to San Francisco Giants
With Tuesday's loss combined with the Texas Rangers' win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Astros (16-14) fell 2/5 games off the lead in the American League West.
It's not the start the defending champions would have envisioned, and they will hope to compile a winning streak to close the gap.