Quick Hits
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- After looking so good last month upon his recall, Houston rookie OF Preston Tucker scuffled badly in June — especially in the extra-base hit department.
- A few weeks ago, Houston had the best record in the AL at 30-19. It’s gone just 16-15 since to concede the best record in the Junior Circuit to the Royals.
- How impressive has Houston rookie SP Lance McCullers’ adjustment to the bigs been? Even when he suffers from a hiccup, it’s mild, and he always seems to bounce back brilliantly in his next start. This kid has future Cy Young winner written all over him.