Rangers pick on young Lyles: Houston starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (0-1) was tagged for six runs and nine hits in five innings during the Astros' 6-1 loss to Texas in an interleague game on Sunday. Lyles, who was making his third start after spending most of the year at Triple-A, finished with a season-high six strikeouts and issued three walks. It was the second time Lyles has walked three batters as he fired 46 balls among his 117 pitches. "The game was on my shoulders and I didn't do a good job," said Lyles, who was told after the game he will be optioned back to Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Lyles remained in the rotation in order to full the void left by injured starter Kyle Weiland, but the young right-hander continued to sputter. "He couldn't get a feel for the ball," Houston manager Brad Mills said. "He had problems locating his pitches in that first inning." Lyles, who turned only 21 years old during the offseason, has seen his hits allowed total increase in each of his three starts as he has now been charged with 19 combined hits in 17 innings.Lyles could return to the Astros at some point this year, but he not worth stashing in most Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/20/2012).
05/20/2012 17:25 Rangers' Lewis wins on mound, at plate
Colby Lewis allowed four hits in eight-plus innings and drove in two runs, and the Texas Rangers took a five-run lead in the first inning before coasting to a 6-1 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
05/15/2012 16:33 Pence HR in 10th lifts Phils past Astros
Hunter Pence atoned for a ninth-inning error by hitting his second home run of the game, a solo shot in the 10th that lifted the Philadelphia Phillies over the Houston Astros 4-3 Tuesday.
Jordan Lyles made his major-league debut in 2011 and looked good in spurts for the Astros. He would post a 4.36 ERA over his first 12 starts but had a 1-6 record over that span as he received little run support. He would give up 14 earned runs over his next 15 1/3 inning before being sent back to Triple-A Oklahoma City. He would return after rosters expanded but was used out of the bullpen before being shut down due to innings restrictions. The right-hander is expected to complete for a spot in the rotation this season but since he will be just 21 when the year starts, Houston may elect to start him off in the minors again. Keep an eye on how he fares during the spring but even if he breaks camp with the big club, consider Lyles as more of an NL-only option on Draft Day. He still has long-term potential. (Updated 1/9/12)
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