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Imai didn’t issue into the choice Monday, permitting two runs on successful and 4 walks over two-thirds of an inning in opposition to the Angels. He struck out one.
Imai could not discover the strike zone, throwing simply 12 of 33 pitches for strikes and recording solely two outs earlier than being lifted in favor of AJ Blubaugh. A late-game rally by the Astros offense stored Imai from taking the loss, but it surely was nonetheless a disastrous outing for the 28-year-old. Control points have persistently plagued the right-hander, as Monday marked the third time this season he is failed to finish a full inning in a begin. Imai’s first MLB season has featured just a few brilliant spots however has principally been a battle, as he is posted a 5.83 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 72:40 Okay:BB throughout 58.2 innings (15 begins). His subsequent begin is tentatively scheduled for Sunday in opposition to the Rangers.
