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Stakes high, Astros’ McHugh rises to occasion
- Updated: August 31, 2016
HOUSTON — It’s the time of year when each start is magnified, good or bad. No one needs to remind Astros right-hander Collin McHugh of the higher stakes of the final few weeks of the season, especially for a team that’s trying to chase down a playoff spot.
McHugh, who had posted a 6.15 ERA in his five previous August starts, rose to the occasion Tuesday night and fired six scoreless innings to lead the Astros to a 3-1 win over the A’s at Minute Maid Park. He improved to 5-1 with a 3.00 ERA in his career against the A’s.
“This is the home stretch. We all know that in the clubhouse,” McHugh said. “We know we’ve got a little over a month left. You can’t start looking at the scoreboard this time of year, you can’t start seeing who’s doing what. You’ve just got to take care of business at home and that’s what we’re focused on doing and that’s what we came out to do tonight. But it feels good to have a good outing and be able to help the team, especially in a game their …
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