Brian Bogusevic, former Astros outfielder and Space City Home Network analyst, joins Next Up following the Astros defeating the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Hunter Brown started on the mound and delivered his sixth consecutive quality start, allowing only one earned run across six innings. Brown struggled to begin the season with 25 earned runs allowed across five starts. However, "everything has completely flipped" ever since Brown made an appearance out of the bullpen in Detroit in late May, Bogusevic said. With adding a power sinker to his pitching arsenal, Brown has given up just seven earned runs across a combined 37 innings during this stretch of quality starts.
Mauricio Dubón started at first base on Wednesday and recorded an RBI and a single to extend his hitting streak to 12 games. "Right now, you have to" play Dubón because his consistent bat has "got to be in the lineup."
The Astros have an opportunity to win the three-game series against the White Sox on Thursday. "You've got to win today," and "the offense needs to lead the way."
Bogusevic also talks about the Astros calling up right-handed pitcher Jake Bloss, a third-round pick in the 2023 MLB draft. The 22-year-old has split time between High-A Asheville and Double-A Corpus Christi and is expected to make his Major League debut Friday against the Baltimore Orioles.
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