Astros AM Breakdown: Welcome to the Evan Gattis show

A six-game winning streak for the Astros. I dig it.

The Astros bested the Athletics on Tuesday night to the score of 6-3. Nice.

Key contributions were made by multiple players. Like this home run by Carlos Correa in his first game back since June 6th on the first pitch.

Then there was Lance McCullers, who hurled seven innings of two-run ball.

Lance McCullers did a solid job on keeping the majority of his pitches lower in the zone tonight. Total WPA, otherwise known as Win Probability Added, was .136. pic.twitter.com/FB1bfbkn2y
— Astros Stats (@astro_numbers) June 13, 2018

And how about Brad Peacock getting out that bases-loaded jam with two out in the bottom of the eighth inning? A work of art, am I right?

Also, if you didn’t notice, Peacock’s ERA is now down to 2.67 on the season.

Ken Giles remains perfect in save opportunities at 11-for-11. How about them apples? Now, if he can only not allow runs when a save isn’t in play.

But this outcome wouldn’t have likely been possible if not for the contribution of Evan Gattis. Houston’s designated hitter went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, and five RBIs. Yes, five, which is a new career-high for Gattis.

By the way, Gattis generated a WPA, otherwise known as Win Probability Added, of .296. Easily the best mark of the game.

Gattis’ home run, in particular, is worth viewing over and over.

When Evan Gattis makes contact, look out. pic.twitter.com/aRbXX6Xllq
— Astros Stats (@astro_numbers) June 13, 2018

The home run generated a 102.5 MPH exit velocity that traveled 385 feet. When Gattis makes contact, well, look out.

In the team-related news, former first base coach Rich Dauer gets a chance to coach an All-Star Game. What a classy move by A.J. Hinch, the organization, and Major Leauge Baseball.

Astros manager A.J. Hinch said Rich Dauer would be uniform with the rest of the coaching staff at the All-Star Game in Washington. Hinch is managing the AL.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) June 13, 2018

Oh, you can now also vote for the All-Star Game. The more Houston players, the better.

And Randy Cesar has extended his consecutive game hit streak to 34 games, which is already a Corpus Christi Hooks’ record.