Josh Hader threw two innings of relief in the Astros’ 10-9 extra-inning win over the Guardians on Tuesday night. For those following the career of the Astros’ closer, that second inning of work is notable. Perhaps even more notable is Astros manager Joe Espada’s explanation of Hader’s willingness to try to get six outs. “We went to him (after his first inning). He said, ‘Yes, I want it,'” Espada said. Hader entered the game with it tied in the ninth and needed 16 pitches to retire the side,... Read this story
