Brown Dominates, Astros Surge | Houston Astros News

Hunter Brown delivered a dominant seven-inning shutout against the White Sox, firing 98 mph fastballs and retiring his final 12 batters, marking his return to elite form after shoulder injury struggles. The Astros’ fifth straight win ties their longest streak this season, pushing them into second in the AL West. With the trade deadline looming, Brown’s resurgence is a critical boost—more valuable than any potential trade. Brown admitted he’d been underperforming despite hard work, and Saturday’s performance was his redemption, fueled by frustration and fire. Manager Joe Espada called him “pissed” in the best way—fully committed to proving himself. This outing offers the stability the Astros’ rotation desperately needs as they push toward contention. 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/f9db65ea40baf0e9