Astros Crawfish Boil: May 7, 2025
Briefly

The Houston Astros are predicted to struggle this season, possibly finishing with a record close to .500 due to lackluster offensive performance despite solid pitching. This situation raises questions regarding the patience of longtime fans, who have only known playoff contention in recent years. Expectations remain high in Houston, but the reality of substandard scoring may lead to a challenging season. Ultimately, the team's management and roster decisions will play a crucial role in overcoming these hurdles and regaining their competitive edge.
Houston's pitching has afforded them the luxury of some very substandard offense, resulting in a prediction of hovering near .500 for the season.
Will the generation of fans who only know postseason play for every season have the patience to stick around for some truly middling baseball?
Maybe not engaging King Tuck and/or the arrogant one will prove to be costly for the Houston Astros this season.
Houston fans have grown accustomed to excellence, but this season's mediocre performance raises questions about fan patience.
Read at Yahoo Sports
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