If Houston Astros are to win AL West, it will start with Jeremy Peña. Here's why
How Jeremy Peña goes at the plate, is often how the Astros go. With eight games left, he needs a not streak.
If the Houston Astros hope to secure a playoff berth in the AL West, their offensive strategy hinges on shortstop Jeremy Peña. After a weekslong slump, Peña made a sudden resurgence in a three-game series against the Royals, batting .276 with a .327 OBP. The hitting coaches intervened, identifying and addressing a mechanical issue in Peña's swing.
By finding a consistent position to deliver his swing, Peña eliminated unnecessary movement, resulting in better contact with pitches. His performance in the series against Kansas City marked a significant turnaround for the Astros' offense, which had scored the third-fewest runs in the majors during his previous 35-game stretch.
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