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After a fifth consecutive loss, Astros’ Framber Valdez questions defensive positioning
HOUSTON — A makeshift lineup has manufactured a five-game losing streak while forcing perfection from the Astros’ pitchers. On Monday night, they became the fifth staff since 1901 to strike out 19 batters in a nine-inning game and lose, an impossible outcome that fueled frustration from starter Framber Valdez.
With the undermanned Astros’ offense struggling to score runs, the starting pitchers are being left with little margin for ...
Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted ...
Their starting rotation has been hit hard by injuries this season. There are fortunately a few starters available with the ...
Correa is a 3-time All-Star, former Rookie of the Year and member of the Astros team who won the 2017 World Series. Now, it ...
Cease could just be a half-year rental because of all the starting pitchers on Houston's injured list. The Astros have a full ...
Notable snub for Houston has to start with Framber Valdez. Houston's No. 1 pitcher has been outperformed by Brown, but he has the ninth-best WAR among all pitchers in baseball.
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