The narrative surrounding the Houston Astros at the start of the 2026 campaign indicates that injuries have plagued the team, and they have yet to receive adequate support from their pitching staff. However, against the Boston Red Sox on the road, the pitching wasn't the issue .

Houston finds itself in a tough stretch of games, looking to climb back into the AL West division standings after a poor month of April. But to begin May, the trio of starting pitcher Mike Burrows and relief pitchers Bennett Sousa and Bryan King isn't to blame for why the Astros added another L to the loss column.

Recapping the Pitching Performance

Houston Astros pitcher Mike Burrows (50) pitches against the Boston Red Sox. | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Burrows' start to his career in Houston hasn't been pretty, but he's strung a few strong starts in a row now, including his performance in Boston on Friday.…