Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins Matt Thomas on the Astros On-Deck Show ahead of the final game of a three-game road series against the Chicago Cubs. The Astros extended their losing streak to four games following 4-3 loss Wednesday, bringing their record to 7-18 on the season. "There's definitely frustration in the clubhouse," McTaggart said. In Tuesday's loss against the Cubs, J.P. France gave up five runs in the first inning, and in Wednesday's loss, Spencer Arrighetti gave up four runs in the first inning. "They can't claw out of those holes." McTaggart also discusses manager Joe Espada's lineup changes, Jon Singleton and Jose Abreu sharing opportunities at first base and Framber Valdez returning to the mound in Mexico City.

Brian McTaggart Says 'There's Definitely Frustration' In Astros Clubhouse

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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the Houston Astros avoiding a series sweep on the road against the Seattle Mariners with a 4-0 win on Thursday. The Astros lost the previous three games in the four-game series. Spencer Arrighetti started on the mound, pitching six scoreless innings and only allowing two hits and three walks while striking out eight in the best outing of his career. Alex Bregman and Victor Caratini both recorded homers to help the Astros return to 5.5 games back from the lead in the AL West. Matt and Ross review Luka Dončić's 36 point-performance to send the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals, comment on New York Giants tight end Darren Waller releasing a song aimed at his divorce, tell their "Non-Florida Stories" and more on this "Anything Goes Friday."

Arrighetti's Best Career Outing In Astros Win, Luka Leads Mavs To NBA Finals

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Astros losing three straight on the road against the Seattle Mariners with the latest defeat ending in a 2-1 final in the 10th inning on Wednesday. Spencer Arrighetti will start on the mound Thursday as the Astros look to avoid the series sweep and gain some ground in the AL West, currently sitting 6.5 games back from the lead in the division. Matt and Ross discuss Stefon Diggs and Danielle Hunter participating in Texans OTAs, react to the Red River Rivalry game between Oklahoma and Texas being moved back to a 2:30 CT start time, say "I Just Don't Get It" and more.

Astros Lose 3 Straight Against Mariners, Fall Further Back In AL West, Texans OTAs Continue

Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins The Astros On-Deck Show following the third straight loss on the road against the Seattle Mariners with the latest defeat ending in a 2-1 final in the 10th inning on Wednesday. Justin Verlander started on the mound, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out nine in over seven innings. Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown have also given the Astros quality starts in this series, but the offense has not been productive. There are "a lot of holes in this lineup," McTaggart said. The Astros have missed Yordan Álvarez's power-hitting in this recent stretch, and McTaggart says Álvarez has lost some discipline at the plate. "He's chasing a little bit more" and "expanding his zone." McTaggart also previews the Astros looking to avoid the series sweep with Spencer Arrighetti on the mound Thursday, discusses Jose Abreu's place in the lineup and gives the latest update on injured starting pitchers José Urquidy and Cristian Javier.

Brian McTaggart Says There Is 'A Lot Of Holes' In This Astros Lineup

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Astros losing 4-2 to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, making it two straight road losses. The Astros are now 5.5 games back from the lead in the AL West. Hunter Brown started on the mound, allowing only one run on four hits and no walks while striking out nine in six innings. Even though Brown had one of his best performances of the season, things would unravel for the Astros as Ryan Pressly blew his fourth save of the season in the eighth inning. Third baseman Alex Bregman recorded a home run after moving back in the batting lineup; however, he would also commit a throwing error to help the Mariners rally for the win. Matt and Ross react to the Texans signing wide receiver Nico Collins to a three-year, $72.75 million extension, discuss the criminal charges being dropped against world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler, tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

Pressly Blows Save In Astros Loss, Texans Extend Collins, Scottie Scheffler Charges Dropped

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show review the Houston Astros defeating the Oakland Athletics to earn a series win; however, the Astros traveled to Seattle and dropped the first game against the Mariners. First baseman Jose Abreu returned to the lineup in Monday's 3-2 loss, recording an RBI single. Astros manager Joe Espada joins to discuss his plan for how Abreu will find himself in the lineup. The Astros had some difficulty with umpire Larry Vanover's strike zone, and right fielder Kyle Tucker joins to provide some insight on the matter. Matt and Ross say goodbye to controversial umpire Ángel Hernández after he announced his retirement, comment on Apple Music's 100 best albums list, remember NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton, give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.

Brian McTaggart Says 'There's Definitely Frustration' In Astros Clubhouse

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