May 24, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) slides to score a run as Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (18) fields a throw during the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Framber Valdez recorded his fourth consecutive quality start to claim a riveting pitcher’s duel and…
May 7, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts after throwing out Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Vinny Capra (not pictured) in the seventh inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Kansas City Royals veteran right-hander Michael Wacha had allowed no more than three earned runs in any…
Mar 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images The timing could not have worked out any better for Astros manager Joe Espada, whose decision to drop first baseman Christian Walker in the batting order…
Mar 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts to call third strike against the New York Mets to end the bottom of the seventh inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images With their rotation beset by injuries, the Houston Astros need left-hander Framber Valdez to be their stopper….
