Norris’ road struggles

Box score Bud Norris and the road don’t mix. One start after nearly throwing the first complete game of his career at Minute Maid Park, Norris gave up seven runs and nine hits in just five innings Monday in the Astros’ 7-2 loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park. Norris (4-4, 4.32 ERA) was wrecked by a six-run fourth inning, which featured an Andy Dirks grand slam to right field. “That was the worst 0-2 pitch of my career,” Norris said. The Astros’ No. 1 starter then abruptly left the game before the top of the sixth, walking off the field trailed by a trainer after throwing 71 pitches. Norris [...]

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