Porter’s bullpen move backfires on Astros in loss to Rays

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – With multiple relievers available and the Astros’ bullpen rested after rookie Jarred Cosart’s eight-plus inning MLB debut Friday, manager Bo Porter opted against using his standard arms and instead called upon former starter Lucas Harrell during a game-changing sixth inning Saturday against Tampa Bay. A left-field single, stolen base and right-field single followed. The latter put the Astros away. Luke Scott’s third RBI of the day drove in rookie Wil Myers for the go-ahead run, and the Astros watched a strong 3-0 lead through 5 ½ innings disappear into a 4-3 defeat at Tropicana Field. It was the Astros’ 60th loss this season. A club with [...]

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I wonder what Foote thinks of the move.