Hunter Brown showcases new slider in Astros' win over Royals

Hunter Brown led the Houston Astros to a 4-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals on September 15, 2026. He pitched five innings, allowing one run on two hits, while striking out ten batters. After the game, Brown revealed that Astros pitching coach Brent Strom taught him a new slider, which he successfully incorporated into his performance. Brown's effective pitch mix included six sliders, generating one swing and miss. He used 51 of his 91 pitches for strikes during the outing.

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