Walking on Gallo-ed Ground

Since giving up 1 ER in 1/3 IP vs. the Padres on July 6 going into the All-Star Break, the Astros' LOOGY has made 9 appearances covering 5 IP and allowed only 3 hits, ZERO runs, walked 1 and K'd 3. Overall, Gallo's ERA is down to 2.35 and his WHIP is an equally impressive 0.91. Here's how he's fared against mighty (some mightier than others) LH sluggers, the LOOGY's ultimate job description:

Adam Dunn: 0-1 (K)
Cliff Floyd: 0-1 (K)
Bobby Abreu: 0-1
Chase Utley: 0-1
Matt Lawton: 0-1
Brian Giles: 1-2, RBI, BB
Ryan Klesko: 1-2, double
Larry Walker: 0-1
Jose Vidro: 0-1
Brad Wilkerson: 0-1

Strangely, despite the above numbers v. lefty hitters, Gallos BAA v. RH batters is .100, while his BAA v. LH batters is .294. The sample size, of course, is exceedingly small (15 ABs v. LHB, 6 v. RHB and 5 v. switch-hitters).

Now, I'm not advocating that the Astros' don't need LH relief help; I trust Gallo as far as I can throw Raul Chavez post-postgame spread. But I am saying that it is almost time for Tim to step up and give some credit where it is (shockingly) due.