Houston Astros Win, Yet Pitching Concerns Remain

The Houston Astros finally snapped their brutal 8-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Rockies, but did this win actually solve anything? On this episode of Locked On Astros, Brett “Htown Wheelhouse” Chancey breaks down why the victory brought relief inside the clubhouse while still exposing the Astros’ biggest season-long issue: pitching depth and too many runs allowed. We dive into Hunter Brown’s first public response to Dana Brown’s comments about his spring training velocity and whether his aggressive buildup may have contributed to his Grade 2 shoulder strain. Hunter defended his process, calling the diagnosis “best-case scenario,” while the Astros continue trying to survive without their ace. Then we break down Tatsuya Imai’s revealing comments on his arm fatigue, as Houston’s offseason signing explained that the biggest challenge has been adjusting to the American lifestyle, travel, meal timing, mound conditions, and MLB recovery routine. With imaging coming back clean, the Astros are hopeful he can rebuild arm strength and rejoin a battered rotation soon. We close with the offense finally doing enough behind Christian Walker’s homer, Yordan Alvarez’s clutch double, and another strong Christian Vázquez night, while also asking the bigger question: did the Astros truly turn a corner, or did the bats just cover up the same pitching problem again? Join the Everydayer Club lockedonastros.supercast.com Locked On Astros is your daily Houston Astros podcast, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey. As part of the Locked On Podcast Network, we bring you the latest Astros news, in-depth game analysis, player updates, and exclusive insights — every single weekday. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual listener, stay connected with everything happening in Astros baseball. Tune in on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, never to miss an episode. 🎧 Subscribe today and make Locked On Astros part of your daily routine — perfect for your commute, workout, or coffee break. 📺 We’re growing fast on YouTube — help us reach 20,000 subscribers by subscribing now and joining the best Houston Astros community online! / @lockedonastroshttps://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAstros?sid=Y... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #Astros #HoustonAstros #MLB Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Turbo Tax Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. You can meet face-to-face with a real tax expert, and your documents get uploaded straight to your TurboTax app on the spot. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to find a store near you and book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Astros #HoustonAstros #LockedOnAstros #HunterBrown #TatsuyaImai #DanaBrown #ChristianWalker #YordanAlvarez #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.