# S4 Ep9: After rough start, gritty Astros recover,  reset season expectations

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Podcast: [Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stone-cold-stros-a-houston-astros-podcast-5887432)
Published: 2026-03-30T00:54:36+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8880317
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Duration seconds: 1538

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Examining Houston's dubious pitching start, some unexpected heroes on offense, early takeaways from ABS, and looking ahead to the Red Sox series.

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