PT TODAY: Gregerson to close in Houston
Apr 5 2016
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| American League | National League | |
| Astros | Luke Gregerson the closer | |
| Houston Astros RP Luke Gregerson was named the 'primary closer' by manager A.J. Hinch Monday, April 4, over RP Ken Giles. Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart | |
| BHQ take: Not surprising at all given the running commentary coming out of HOU over the past week. All the stars were aligning for this one, notably Giles' pedestrian spring performance ( 9 IP, 12 hits, 7 runs, 8/3 K/BB) and the fact that Gregerson was the veteran incumbent coming off a successful season for the divisional champs. All this being said, the key term used by Hinch was "primary", which gives him some... |
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