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Gattis getting acclimated behind the plate
- Updated: June 2, 2016
HOUSTON — Evan Gattis was in the starting lineup Wednesday at catcher for the second straight game, and for the third time in four games for the streaking Astros, who came into the game against Arizona with four straight wins and seven of their previous eight.
“We win when he catches, I like that part,” Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. “And he’s hit the ball very well when he catches as well.”
In his first four starts this season at catcher, Gattis hit .353 (6-for-17) with two doubles, two home runs and four RBIs. Two of his first four starts behind the plate were catching starter Collin McHugh. Houston’s starter on Wednesday was Mike Fiers.
“I’m just glad it’s gone good,” Gattis said. “I still want to get better. It’s only my fifth game in [at catcher], so I should definitely get better, especially handling guys. I don’t know everyone that well yet at all, and a lot of …
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