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May 27, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Mike Burrows (50) comes off the field after he pitches against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at Globe Life Field. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/div>\n

If this were a different time, then maybe things would be different for both Mike Burrows and the Houston Astros. But this season has been defined by injuries, putting more pressure than ever on those who are on the field.<\/p>\n

For some, that is working out great. For others, like Burrows, it is a downward spiral which was lowlighted in his start Sunday against the Athletics, which led to boos on his own field from Astros’ fans as the A’s lit him up.<\/p>\n

Things got rocky from the get-go, but Burrows got himself out of a couple of jams until the third inning came around. The first pitch led to a single followed by a 390-foot bomb from Nick Kurtz on a fastball that was near dead center over the plate.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the only shot to the moon that the Athletics got on him, or an extra-base hit for that matter. Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof both logged doubles, and Rooker doubled it in his next trip to the plate.<\/p>\n

In the fifth, the Athletics would take a five-run lead on Rooker’s solo homer that went nearly 400 feet. Burrows didn’t come back out for the sixth inning since he was already at 97 pitches.<\/p>\n

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Brent Rooker launches the 2nd HR of the day for the #Athletics<\/a>, as they extend their lead to 5-0.<\/p>\n

It's now the 17th HR allowed by Mike Burrows, and it may be hard to hear, but the boo birds are out here at Daikin Park.@OurEsquina<\/a> #Astros<\/a> #MLB<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/21NmcY0CmT<\/a><\/p>\n

— Max Zepeda (@MaxZepedaSports) June 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n