Houston's Relief Corps Falters in Key Spots During Slide

Houston's relief pitching has been a major factor in the team's recent skid, with the bullpen absorbing losses in three consecutive defeats and allowing runs in four straight games. Starters have been unable to provide length, putting extra strain on the relievers. Bennett Sousa has been particularly vulnerable, taking losses in two of the last three games despite a solid fielding-independent pitching metric.