Ken Giles created and escaped a big jam with the aid of a four-strikeout inning
As far as pitching achievements go, picking up four strikeouts in an inning is relatively uncommon. After all, it can only happen if there's a strikeout on a wild pitch or passed ball that allows the batter to reach first base.
That's what happened to
With a runner on second and nobody out,
Giles' effort proved crucial for the time being, setting it up for Houston to score the game-tying run in the bottom of the ninth before ultimately losing to its Lone Star State rivals, 5-3, in 11.