Smith allowed two hits and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Smith began warming up in preparation for the eighth inning when Houston was still clinging to a 3-1 lead. That's an indication that he will be the primary setup option for closer Ryan Pressly. The Astros never needed Pressly, because they plated two runs in the top of the eighth and another three in the ninth to win going away.