Hunter Brown fans 10, looks like his old self for Houston
Brown's dominant outing could be a timely boost for the Astros as they push through their postseason chase.
Hunter Brown struck out 10 batters in a recent start, drawing comparisons to his best form. The performance is notable for an Astros team in need of reliable starting pitching. Beat reporter Brian McTaggart flagged the outing as potentially significant for Houston's title aspirations. If Brown has turned a corner, it meaningfully strengthens the Astros' rotation depth.
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