Listen "This one Kurtz, the Astros Sweep, is there hope to finish strong?"
Episode Synopsis
Mike Stanton and Brett Chancey break down the important aspects of the Astros being swept. The key to getting guys back, and what the trade deadline may look like. Get ready for a raw, no‑holds‑barred deep dive into the Houston Astros' current crisis. Hosts Mike Stanton (MLB veteran & World Series champ) and Brett Chancey unpack what went wrong during a stunning series sweep by the Oakland A’s — headlined by rookie phenom Nick Kurtz, who made history with four home runs in a single game ⚾ Astros Under Fire: A stark recap of how Houston's depleted lineup led to a third straight loss against a bottom-of-the-league A’s squad. Key stats: just five extra-base hits, poor performance with RISP, defensive miscues, and bullpen breakdowns. Stanton and Chancey dissect each failure in high detail 💥 Join the Conversation What should the Astros prioritize at the deadline—batting or help from the farm system? Who do you blame more: the A’s rookie or the Astros’ unstable lineup? Do you think Houston can stay in control—and for how long? 🔔 Hit like, subscribe, and drop your take in the comments — this one’s turning original fan outrage into baseball therapy.
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