The Astros have been in the process of taking a massive salary dump in the past few years, and now they are left with a steaming pile of shell-shocked would-be minor leaguers.
Texas did what it has done all season long in its first Big 12 series against newcomer West Virginia — show flashes of brilliance while failing to close the deal.
You couldn’t tell Augie Garrido was leading a team in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row by his demeanor after Texas’ 6-1 sleep-inducing win.