Mopping up with the Astros down 8-1, Bryan Abreu walked two and gave up a run in the eighth Wednesday against the Rockies.

Troy Johnston singled in a run after the two walks. Abreu’s velocity remains down 1-1.5 mph from last year, but his lack of command seems like the bigger problem at this point. He’s allowed a run in all five of his appearances, and he’s far from assured of getting the ninth next time the Astros need a closer.