Eric looks at the late drama in the Astros first loss of the season. While Joe Smith may have given up the lead, the fact that the starter couldn't go deep in the game once again was going to eventually catch up with the bullpen. No Shohei Ohtani, Joe Smith was not throwing at you. That makes no sense.

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