PT TODAY: Fields gets early leg up in HOU

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Astros | Joshua Fields closes
Houston Astros RP Joshua Fields pitched a perfect ninth inning for the save Wednesday, April 2.  Source: The Associated Press
 
BHQ take: By virtue of manager Bo Porter's choice, the result and Fields' spring, he becomes the co-fave with Jesse Crain for HOU saves for now. Pre-season favorite Chad Qualls has yet to distinguish himself either in spring training or in one appearance thus far. Right now Fields looks like the best bet to get the next save opportunity, our biggest reservation being whether he can maintain the Ctl he's displayed since...

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