Framber Valdez Aiming To Step Up In Key Spot Wednesday
1 year agoHouston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will look to put his team on his back Wednesday when he takes the mound for a crucial start versus the Seattle Mariners. Valdez's Astros are just a half-game ahead of the Mariners for the third and final Wild Card spot in the American League after Seattle gained ground with a 6-2 win on Tuesday night. The 29-year-old has largely been one of the more reliable arms in the big leagues this season with a 3.39 ERA, 3.68 SIERA, and a solid 17.9% K-BB% in his 30 starts on the season. However, Valdez was touched up for seven runs (six earned) across just 5 1/3 outings his last time out at home versus the Royals. He also surrendered six earned runs on 10 hits across five innings his last time out against the Mariners.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com