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Astros regain AL West lead
The Astros returned from the All-Star break with a strong statement in Seattle. They won two of three against the Mariners to take the lead in the American League West by percentage points.
In the latest episode, Lorenzo Delgado and Angel Cantu recap the Mariners series. They discussed the Astros’ solid starting pitching and spectacular defense.
They discuss Yordan Alvarez’s first career cycle, which he collected on Sunday. As the trade deadline inches closer, Zo and Angel discuss the players the Astros might be looking at.
As with every episode, the guys inform you who’s invited to the carne asada. They offer a pitching preview and give you all the news from the train station. They also give you the latest injury updates and go Around The Horn.
First half to remember
As far as Zo and Angel are concerned, the Astros had a phenomenal first half. What does the second half have in store? The guys tried to break it all down.
They mentioned the first half MVPs. Who was the Astros’ biggest surprise in the first half?
They also made some predictions for the second half of the season? Zo and Angel also wonder who the hero will be after the All-Star break. Who will heat up?
Astros fry fish.
The Astros won their ninth straight home game and swept the Miami Marlins. The nine-game winning streak at home ties their second-longest home winning streak in Minute Maid Park history.
Full Seam Ahead hosts Lorenzo Delgado and Angel Cantu start the show recapping the Marlins series. The Astros starting pitching was solid. Both Framber Valdez and Ronel Blanco threw seven strong innings. Rookie Jake Bloss made his second career start and allowed two runs in four innings. The Astros’ offense capitalized on the Marlins’ defensive mistakes and smoked 10 extra-base hits.
Jim Bowden, an MLB analyst, wrote an article in The Athletic regarding the Astros and the upcoming trade deadline. Some notable players in the article were Pete Alonso, Luis Severino, Christian Walker, Cody Bellinger, Andrew Vaughn, and notable starting pitchers. Which players are reasonable for the Astros to acquire? Cantu and Delgado debate over which players are the right fit for the Astros.
The guys can’t forget the Carne Asada as they highlight the players of the series. Tune in to the pitching preview segment as the Astros and Texas Rangers continue to battle for the Silver Boot. Let’s go to the Train Station and hear the latest news. Injury updates on Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, Justin Verlander, Lance McCullers Jr., Luis Garcia, and Victor Caratini. Lastly, we go Around The Horn and the 2024 Home Run Derby is set!
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