Summary of the Tough Loss
It was a frustrating day for us as the Houston Astros couldn't get past the San Diego Padres, losing 3-1. Let's break down how the game unfolded.Early Struggles
From the very first inning, our offense found it tricky to gain any momentum. Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and Yainer Diaz were quickly retired. Meanwhile, the Padres struck early, with Jurickson Profar doubling and then scoring on a Manny Machado double. Just like that, we were down 1-0.
Padres Extend the Lead
In the fourth inning, Jackson Merrill homered to center, extending the Padres’ lead to 2-0. Our bats remained silent as Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, and the rest couldn't find their groove. Even when Jason Heyward and Mauricio Dubón managed base hits, we couldn't capitalize on the opportunities.Bright Spot in the Eighth
Finally, in the eighth inning, we found some light! Jose Altuve led off with a double, and Yordan Alvarez drove him in with a single to make it 2-1.
The hope was short-lived, though, as Yainer Diaz grounded into a fielder's choice, and we couldn't bring another run across.Insurance for Padres, No Comeback for Astros
In the bottom of the eighth, Jurickson Profar hit a solo homer to give the Padres an insurance run, making it 3-1.
Our last chance in the ninth went quietly with three quick outs, ending the game in disappointment.Final Thoughts
It was a tough game as our bats were mostly quiet, and we couldn't string together the hits we needed. Despite the valiant effort in the eighth, the Padres' pitching proved too strong. Onto the next one, Astros!
Scoreboard for Astros @ Padres (September 17th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |