Spencer Arrighetti, a rookie right-hander for the Houston Astros, delivered an outstanding performance on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, holding the NL East-leading team hitless through six innings. Despite giving up four walks, Arrighetti managed to strike out eight batters while throwing 48 of his 78 pitches for strikes. This 24-year-old pitcher, selected in the sixth round of the amateur draft, went into the game with a record of 6-11 and an ERA of 4.94, having allowed 112 hits in 116 2/3 innings.
On the other side of the game, the Astros’ offense was thriving, collecting 13 hits and building a commanding 6-0 lead against Philadelphia’s starting pitcher, Taijuan Walker.
This remarkable performance by Arrighetti has showcased his potential and skill on the field, contributing significantly to the Astros’ success in the game
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