Astros reliever Wilton Lopez has been solid with his pitch location this season, and in Monday's game against the Philles, Lopez made some history.
#Astros reliever Wilton Lopez just faced his 76th hitter. He's walked zero. Longest BB-free streak to start season since 92 by Smoltz in '04
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) May 15, 2012
Lopez faced two batters in the bottom of the sixth inning. Entering Monday, Lopez had given up just 14 hits and four earned runs in 21 1/3 innings, giving him a 1.69 ERA.
The Astros trail the Phillies 3-0 heading to the bottom of the seventh.