Valdez pitched a four-hitter to lead the Astros to a 2-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics to complete a three-game sweep. It’s his second complete game shutout, the fifth complete game of his career and first since Sept. 12 at Detroit. “That’s just Framber being Framber, pitching deep into the game,” Maldonado said. … LHP Ken Waldichuk was progressing Sunday after leaving Friday’s start in the sixth inning with a mild left calf strain. Astros: Houston RHP Cristian Javier (4-1, 3.25) opposes Corbin Burnes (4-3, 3.48) Monday night when the Astros open a three-game series at Milwaukee.

Source: The Star May 22, 2023 08:01 UTC