PT TODAY: Gregerson to close in Houston

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Astros | Luke Gregerson the closer
Houston Astros RP Luke Gregerson was named the 'primary closer' by manager A.J. Hinch Monday, April 4, over RP Ken Giles.  Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
 
BHQ take: Not surprising at all given the running commentary coming out of HOU over the past week. All the stars were aligning for this one, notably Giles' pedestrian spring performance ( 9 IP, 12 hits, 7 runs, 8/3 K/BB) and the fact that Gregerson was the veteran incumbent coming off a successful season for the divisional champs. All this being said, the key term used by Hinch was "primary", which gives him some...

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