The Astros' beleaguered pitching staff is having loads of trouble in an area that is supposed to be fairly easy to navigate

Spencer Arrighetti takes the mound again for the Houston Astros as they look to take back control of the series against the Red Sox in Boston.

Yahoo Sports Daily hosts Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz are joined by MLB Central host Robert Flores to react to the Houston Astros’ disappointing start to the 2026 MLB season. Watch the full episode of Yahoo Sports Daily on YouTube or YahooSports.TV.

Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, and Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Houston Astros beat New York 7-4 on Sunday to snap the Yankees' eight-game winning streak. Arrighetti (3-0) struck out eight while allowing three hits and one walk. He is the first Astros starter to pitch seven innings since Lance McCullers Jr. on March 30.

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