Green, Ottavino struggle as Yankees lose 12-7 to Blue Jays
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CRISTIAN JAVIER #53 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
3-1 W-L •
1.41 WHIP •
3.89 ERA
3-1 W-L
1.41 WHIP
3.89 ERA
Houston takes 4-game skid into matchup with Oakland
Houston is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over OaklandSEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solid in win Javier (4-1) picked up the win Wednesday after holding the Rangers to one run on two hits and a pair of walks while striking out three across 6.2 innings.
Impact Javier came out hot with a seven-pitch first inning and held the Rangers scoreless until the fourth, when he gave up a solo home run to Isiah Kiner-Falefa. It was the first right-handed base hit against his slider this year. Overall, the 23-year-old rookie tossed five clean innings en route to the longest outing of his career. Javier, who leads the Houston starters with four wins, will carry a 3.35 ERA and 0.96 WHIP into a Monday matchup at Oakland.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Allard expected to start for the Rangers against Astros
The Rangers will start Kolby Allard on Wednesday and the Astros are expected to counter with Cristian JavierSEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches third victory Javier (3-1) earned the win in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels after allowing three runs on three hits over 5.2 innings. He had five strikeouts and two walks.
Impact The 24-year-old started with four scoreless frames, but the Halos were able to bring across three runs over the fifth and sixth innings. Javier has a 3.77 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB through 31 innings and will look to continue his strong rookie campaign next week against the Rangers.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Giolito fans 13 in no-hitter, White Sox blank Pirates 4-0
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels beat Astros 12-5 to split DH caused by hurricane
Brian Goodwin drove in three runs, including a two-run single as part of a four-run first as the Los Angeles Angels snapped a three-game losing streak with a 12-5 win over the Hous...AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Javier scheduled to start as Houston hosts Los Angeles
The Houston Astros face the Los Angeles AngelsAUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Valdez fans career-high 11 as Astros beat Angels 11-4
Framber Valdez struck out a career-high 11 in seven strong innings and Carlos Correa drove in three runs as the Houston Astros snapped a three-game skid with an 11-4 win over the L...AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Surrenders three earned runs Javier allowed three earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across 3.2 innings Thursday against the Rockies. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Javier allowed nine baserunners in the short outing, but was ultimately burned by two home runs while pitching at Coors Field. He did still flash some deceptiveness, racking up 12 called strikes and nine swinging strikes across 78 pitches. Through five starts, Javier now has a 3.55 ERA with a 26:9 K:BB across 25.1 frames. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, currently projected to come Tuesday against the Angels.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Marquez scheduled to start for Colorado against Houston
The Houston Astros visit the Colorado RockiesAUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tucker homers, triples twice; Astros beat Rockies, 13-6
Kyle Tucker homered, hit two triples and drove in four runs, and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 13-6 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight winAUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Impressive in victory Javier (2-1) earned the win over Seattle on Saturday, pitching six scoreless innings and yielding one hit and three walks while striking out five.
Impact Javier was wild in the outing -- he threw only 48 of 88 pitches for strikes and walked three batters -- but he made up for the lack of control by limiting Seattle to a single hit and no runs. The outcome is especially impressive considering the fact that Javier was behind hitters most of the night (he issued first-pitch strikes to only four of the 19 batters he faced) and induced a mere six swinging strikes. The rookie rebounded from his first rough start last Sunday against Oakland and has now allowed one or fewer earned runs in three of his first four career starts. He'll carry a 2.91 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB into his next start, scheduled for Thursday at Colorado.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Duvall's homer in 9th inning lifts Braves past Marlins 2-1
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Javier expected to start as Houston hosts Seattle
The Seattle Mariners visit the Houston AstrosAUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alvarez HR in 2020 debut, Astros score 9 in 1st, beat M's
Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat of the season after recovering from COVID-19, connecting during a nine-run burst in the first inning that sent the Houston...AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fight mars A's 9th straight win, 7-2 over Astros
AUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits bump in third start Javier (1-1) picked up his first MLB loss in Sunday's game against the Athletics. He allowed five runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five over three innings.
Impact All three hits Javier allowed cleared the fence. Robbie Grossman took him deep for a solo home run in the second inning, then Matt Olson (three-run homer) and Matt Chapman (solo) finished Javier's day in the third. The rookie suffered his first road bump as a replacement for Justin Verlander; he had pitched into the sixth inning in each of his previous two starts. Javier's next start comes Saturday at home against Seattle.
AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Astros, A's clear benches, empty seats; Oak wins 9th in row
Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during the seventh inning of the Astros-Athletics series finale at the ColiseumAUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luzardo expected to start for Oakland against Houston
The Oakland Athletics host the Houston AstrosAUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: WS MVP Strasburg makes '20 debut, A's streaking
World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make his season debut for Washington after being sidelined by a nerve problem in his pitching handAUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Semien delivers again vs Astros; A's win 8th in row
Marcus Semien homered in the first after hitting a walkoff single to end a 13-inning win a night earlier and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 3-1 for their eighth stra...AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shuts down Arizona Javier (1-0) allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out two to earn his first win in Tuesday's 8-2 victory over Arizona.
Impact Javier was good enough for a second straight start after he held the Dodgers' potent offense in check in his first start. He didn't have his best stuff Tuesday, but he had the composure to work through it. The right-hander also had Houston's potent offense behind him, which can help a young pitcher like Javier, who has taken over Justin Verlander's spot in the rotation. He's next scheduled to take the mound Sunday on the road against Oakland.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
