It wasn’t opening day and it wasn’t the Texas Rangers. But righthander Bud Norris was in near regular-season form Friday, throwing six scoreless, three-hit innings during the Astros’_ 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a Grapefruit League game at Osceola County Stadium. Big bat: Designated hitter Chris Carter went 2-for-4 with a double and RBI, lifting his average to .278. Starter: Norris threw 84 pitches for 46 strikes. He often pitched with the bases clear and consistently kept the Cardinals off balance. Norris, who lowered his ERA to 3.92, will make one more spring start before facing the Rangers on March 31 at Minute Maid Park in the [...]