05/17/2018 Late Hits with Patrick Creighton Hour 2

Patrick starts the second hour with Houston Astros and their slumbering offense and great pitching but no reason for panic. Patrick discuses the matchup between the Astros vs. Indians which could be respite for Astros turning the corner to last year’s offense. Patrick explains the Astros probable rise to leave behind the Angles and Mariners (due to Robinson Cano’s drug suspension). Patrick delves into Justin Verlander’s sure fire Hall of Fame career and latest Houston milestone. Patrick talks about Jake Marisnick’s demotion to the minors, Tony Kemp’s promotion to the 40, Evan Gattis, and Marwin Gonzalez. He gives some AAA love to some of the Astros young hitters. Patrick has Ideas for DHs for the Astros needing a legit power bat. Patrick ends the night talking about Charles Barkley’s jump on the Rockets bandwagon.