Everyone is trying to be a superstar this offseason with the reporting. Read on RealGM that Houston sports radio is reporting that Lowry-to-Houston is a done deal..... WTf
With a lefty on the mound he had almost no chance to get a hit there. He had a much better chance of advancing the runners there with a bunt. I would've bunted as well.
Amazing what happens when you trust your young pitchers. Not pulling Hutch there was the right move and he got out of it. Big confidence builder for him.