Arrighetti Struggles Sink Astros | Houston Astros News

Spencer Arrighetti’s rough night—eight runs in four innings—exposed a troubling trend since June, as the Astros fell 8-2 to the Nationals, who’ve been crushing it offensively. Arrighetti’s command unraveled with six walks and multiple homers, while manager Joe Espada stressed the need for better control and early counts. Houston’s offense couldn’t counter Foster Griffin’s strong outing, pushing them further below .500. A sweep of the Rangers is now critical before the All-Star break, though there’s some optimism with Peña and McCullers Jr. progressing in rehab. With the trade deadline looming, outfield help remains a priority as the Astros regroup for a pivotal stretch. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eedeea584c02ea9f