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So, let’s look at the Stuff+ since July 1 for Astros pitchers. Stuff+ is based on a rating above and below 100, with 100 as average. Pitching+ is a combination of Stuff+ and Location+. Since Location+ is roughly a measure of “command,” Pitching+ indicates whether the command improved or detracted from the raw stuff.

Its Friday, August 15 and the Orioles (55-66) are in Houston to take on the Astros (68-53). Brandon Young is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Framber Valdez for Houston. Houston had Thursday off following a series win in Space City over the Boston Red Sox.