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The Houston Astros are showing signs of life, and one of the biggest reasons is the emergence of Peter Lambert. Eric Huysman and guest co-host Brandon DelCastillo break down Lambert’s dominant seven-inning performance against the Tigers and discuss whether he has become the Astros’ most valuable surprise of the season. Jeremy Peña continues his All-Star-caliber campaign with another big game, while Josh Hader remains one of baseball’s most reliable closers despite allowing his first run of the season.

Plus, the Astros have won back-to-back series and are just six games under .500. With Hunter Brown back atop the rotation and Cristian Javier nearing a return after another successful rehab start, is Houston finally turning the corner? The guys examine what Javier’s impending return could mean for a pitching staff that suddenly looks much deeper than it did just a few weeks ago.

Finally, Mike Burrows is headed to the bullpen for a temporary reset. Eric and Brandon discuss the mechanical issues behind his struggles, why the Astros still believe in his upside, and whether this move could help unlock the pitcher Dana Brown envisioned when Houston acquired him.

Tune in for the latest Astros news, analysis, and reaction on Locked On Astros!

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