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Mike Trout’s slump worsens, Astros K 20 to sweep Angels

Los Angeles Angels hitters fanned an MLB record-tying 20 times as the Houston Astros won 4-2 for a sweep.

JULY 4, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Mike Trout’s slump worsens, Astros K 20 to sweep Angels

Trout's slump worsens, Astros strike out 20 to sweep Angels

Angels star Mike Trout finished 0 for 11 with nine strikeouts in a three-game series and Los Angeles hitters fanned 20 times overall in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros

JULY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Nabs fifth save Montero earned his fifth save Friday against the Yankees after not allowing a hit during a scoreless ninth inning. He had two walks and zero strikeouts.

Impact Closer Ryan Pressly pitched the past two games and blew a save Thursday when he surrendered four runs in one-third of an inning, which opened the window for Montero to step in for the save Friday. The hiccup is unlikely to bump Pressly out of the closer role without further struggles, so Montero, who has a 1.82 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 30:11 K:BB over 29.2 innings this season, should continue to operate as the Astros' setup man.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streak

Justin Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Yankees 3-1 to stop New York’s 15-game home winning str...

JUNE 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Payday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdown

Aaron Judge lined a game-winning single on the eve of his salary arbitration showdown, capping a four-run ninth inning that included Aaron Hicks’ tying three-run homer off closer R...

JUNE 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Back on track Montero allowed one hit and struck out one across a scoreless seventh inning to earn a hold Sunday against the White Sox.

Impact Montero struggled for a brief stretch in early June, allowing five earned runs across four appearances that spanned four innings. However, he's gotten back on track in his last two outings, allowing only a hit and a walk while striking out two across two scoreless frames. Montero has been excellent for the balance of the season, maintaining a 2.03 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 27:9 K:BB to go along with nine holds across 26.2 innings.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles to find strike zone Montero walked three but pitched a scoreless eighth inning to earn a hold Tuesday against the Mariners.

Impact Montero was called upon to protect a one-run lead, but he walked the bases loaded after recording only one out. However, he got Abraham Toro to ground into a double play to sidestep any damage. Montero's struggle to find the strike zone is likely to be an aberration, as he had surrendered only five free passes across 21.2 innings entering Tuesday's appearance. Montero has been excellent in a high-leverage role for the Astros this season, delivering a 1.99 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs save Sunday Montero retired the only batter he faced to secure the save in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Royals.

Impact Following Ryan Pressly's ejection for throwing inside and Phil Maton's inability to retire any of the three batters he faced, Montero was able to end a bases-loaded threat. He got Nicky Lopez to ground out to end the game. This was Montero's fourth save of the year, but his first since May 6. He's posted a 2.08 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 24:5 K:BB across 21.2 innings while adding six holds this season. Should Pressly face a suspension for his actions Sunday, Montero figures to be favored for potential save chances.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Álvarez's HR boosts Astros to 7-4 win vs Royals

Yordan Álvarez hit his 16th home run of the season and Framber Valdez won his fifth straight start for the Houston Astros, who beat the Kansas City Royals 7-4

JUNE 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up second win Montero (2-0) did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless seventh inning while striking out two to earn the win Sunday against the Mariners.

Impact Montero has allowed only one earned run across 19.2 innings this season while also maintaining a 23:5 K:BB. His dominance was on display Sunday as he needed just nine pitches to set the Mariners down in order. Though Ryan Pressly is locked into the closer role, Montero is capable of delivering excellent ratios and has also racked up six holds on the campaign.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pressly gets game-ending DP, Astros top M's 2-1, avoid sweep

Ryan Pressly got Luis Torrens to ground into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, preserving the Houston Astros’ 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners

MAY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Altuve, Urquidy lead Astros to 5-2 win over Rangers

Jose Altuve hit a leadoff home runs and José Urquidy tied a career high with 10 strikeouts to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers

MAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Pérez throws 1st shutout since 2014, Texas blanks Astros 3-0

Martín Pérez pitched his first shutout since 2014, scattering seven singles as the Texas Rangers beat Houston 3-0, ending the Astros’ nine-game home winning streak

MAY 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Álvarez HRs twice, Astros top Twins 5-0, win 10th straight

Luis Garcia and three relievers combined on a seven-hitter, Yordan Álvarez homered twice and Jeremy Peña capped a big day with three hits as the Houston Astros extended their winni...

MAY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Secures third save Montero struck out one batter in a perfect inning and notched a save against Detroit on Friday.

Impact With Ryan Pressley (rest) getting Friday off, Montero jumped back into the closer role and earned his third save over his last four appearances. The 31-year-old needed just 14 pitches (nine strikes) to retire the Tigers in order. He's now allowed just one run while posting a 17:3 K:BB through 12.1 frames on the year.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McCormick, Maldonado homers propel Astros past Tigers 3-2

Chas McCormick and Martín Maldonado hit consecutive homers and Luis Garcia worked seven strong innings as the Houston Astros stretched their winning streak to a season-high five ga...

MAY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Pitches eighth inning Montero struck out one and did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless eighth inning to earn a hold Thursday against the Tigers.

Impact Montero shifted back to an eighth-inning role due to the return of Ryan Pressly (knee). Montero needed only 12 pitches to retire the side and maintain a 2-0 lead for Houston. While he should be projected for a setup role, it will be worth monitoring the effectiveness of Pressly, who blew the save chance Thursday in his first appearance since being activated from the injured list.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker's RBI in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win over Tigers

Jose Altuve and rookie Jeremy Peña hit solo homers and Kyle Tucker’s RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers

MAY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Secures second save Montero earned a save against the Mariners on Monday, allowing one hit and one walk in one scoreless inning.

Impact Montero was far from overpowering in the outing, as he threw only 11 of 21 pitches for strikes and allowed the tying run to come to the plate after inheriting a 3-0 lead. The right-hander got out of a jam by inducing a game-ending double play, however, and thus notched his second save of the campaign. Ryan Pressly (knee) is scheduled to make a rehab appearance Tuesday, so he figures to be back in the closer position for Houston shortly, but Montero may be the best bet for saves in the meantime. In Pressly's absence, he's notched two of the Astros' three saves.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez, Peña homer, Odorizzi shines as Astros down M's 3-0

Yordan Alvarez hit a solo homer and rookie Jeremy Peña added a two-run shot to back up another solid start from Jake Odorizzi and help the Houston Astros to a 3-0 win over the Seat...

MAY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up first save Montero earned the save, allowing a solo home run and a walk in the ninth inning while striking out a batter in a 3-2 win Thursday over Texas.

Impact Montero gave up a one-out homer to Corey Seager to make it a one-run game and then pitched around a walk to close it out. With Ryan Pressly (knee) on the injured list, the Astros are going with a closer committee that includes Montero. With Ryne Stanek and Hector Neris also receiving late-game opportunities, it's unclear who will receive the bulk of the save opportunities. Despite giving up a homer Thursday, Montero has a strong case with a 0.96 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 9.1 innings.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker's pinch HR lifts Astros over Texas in starters' duel

Kyle Tucker hit a tiebreaking pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-2

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Peña's 2-run homer in 10th leads Astros over Blue Jays 8-7

Rookie Jeremy Peña hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Houston Astros to an 8-7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and avoid a sweep

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Alvarez has 2 HRs in return to lead Astros over Angels 8-3

Yordan Alvarez homered twice with four RBIs in his return after missing five games because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-3 win over the...

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Astros place All-Star closer Ryan Pressly on 10-day IL

The Houston Astros placed All-Star closer Ryan Pressly on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his right knee

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

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