WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Ask Astros manager Joe Espada what he likes about pitcher Mike Burrows and he’ll mention his arsenal of pitches, his work ethic and the fact that he’s got five more years of team control.

Burrows was one of four starting pitchers the Astros acquired last offseason in their effort to beef up their depth in the wake of losing workhorse Framber Valdez to free agency.

Burrows made his first Grapefruit League start in a Houston uniform in Sunday’s 6-5 loss against the Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and gave up one hit, one walk and struck out two batters in two scoreless innings.

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