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Marwin’s versatility key to Astros’ victory
- Updated: September 15, 2016
HOUSTON — It was a weird night for the Astros, who saw two of their best players — Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman — leave the game with injuries, but Houston was able to stem the tide in Wednesday’s 8-4 win over the Rangers thanks in part to one of its most versatile players.
Marwin Gonzalez had a busy night, playing three infield positions and hitting a dagger of a two-run single in the bottom of the eighth to clinch Houston’s win.
“He’s been stuck at first base quite a bit, but that doesn’t speak to his versatility,” manager A.J. Hinch said. “When something happens, Marwin can fill in admirably.”
It all started when Altuve left in the fifth inning with discomfort in his oblique. Tyler White took over at first when Gonzalez moved to second.
“I’m prepared to do that,” Gonzalez said. “That’s my role on the team. I have to cover it like any spot.”
Gonzalez then moved to third after Bregman left in the sixth with discomfort in his …
