CINCINNATI -- The Astros have sent struggling closer Brandon Lyon back to Houston to have his right shoulder examined for weakness.
Lyon failed to retire any of the five batters he faced during a 3-2 loss to the Reds on Wednesday afternoon. He came into the game trying to finish off a one-hitter, but gave up a walk, four hits and three runs.
Lyon converted 20 of his 22 save chances last season, when he went 6-6 with a 3.12 earned run average. Already, he has blown four save chances in eight tries. The loss on Wednesday left him 3-2 with a 7.15 ERA. Lyon has given up 21 hits and nine runs in only 11 1/3 innings.
Guy has been killing us lately and cost me some $$$ yesterday lol