LEADING OFF: Soto arrives in SD, Castillo debuts for M's
Juan Soto is set for his San Diego debut at home Wednesday night against ColoradoAUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRAMBER VALDEZ #59 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
15-7 W-L •
1.11 WHIP •
2.91 ERA
15-7 W-L
1.11 WHIP
2.91 ERA
Tallies 18th quality start Valdez gave up three earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over seven innings in a 5-4 loss to the Mariners on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Valdez found success by leaning heavily on his groundball-inducing sinker, throwing the pitch 36 percent of the time. He garnered two double plays in the contest to give him seventeen total on the year. Valdez has been solid all season long and leads the majors with 18 quality starts after stringing together a remarkable 15 quality starts in a row. Look for Valdez to take the mound next week in Cleveland.
JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros host the Mariners, try to extend home win streak
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Verlander wins MLB-leading 14th, Astros rout Mariners 11-1
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Astros start fast, batter Ray for 3-game sweep of Mariners
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Posts ninth win Valdez (9-4) earned the win Sunday over the Mariners. He allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk with eight strikeouts in 6.2 innings.
Impact Valdez kept the Mariners off the board through six innings, but they were able to get to him in the seventh. The All-Star break didn't slow down the southpaw, who has now posted 16 straight quality starts. The eight strikeouts were also his second-highest total of the year. Valdez owns a 2.74 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 110:44 K:BB through 121.2 innings in 19 starts. He's projected for a home rematch with the Mariners next weekend.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros bring 3-game road win streak into game against the Mariners
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Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1
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Stanton, Buxton lead AL over NL in 9th straight All-Star win
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Submits quality start Thursday Valdez allowed two runs on six hits, three walks and a hit batter while striking out six over six innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Thursday.
Impact Valdez was a little shaky with his command, issuing a bases-loaded walk in the third inning and allowing a run to score on a passed ball in the fourth. He also threw a wild pitch. Despite those obvious mistakes, he was able to post his 15th consecutive quality start, though he's now gone three outings without a win. Valdez owns a 2.66 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 102:43 K:BB across 115 innings in 18 starts overall. He's done well to limit runs and pitch deep into games, which earned him a trip to the All-Star Game in Los Angeles next week.
JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Houston Astros are dominating the AL West (again)
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Ohtani wins 6th straight start, triples in Angels' 7-1 win
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Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros
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Lasts eight innings in loss Valdez (8-4) took the loss to the Athletics on Saturday, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out three and walking two across eight innings.
Impact Although he took the loss, Valdez pitched well Saturday, allowing two earned runs across eight frames while throwing 60 of 96 pitches for strikes. The game tying run against the righty came on a passed ball, and the go-ahead run came thanks to a wild pitch. Saturday's appearance was Valdez's 14th quality start in a row and his 15th of the year. He will take a 2.64 ERA into his next outing.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
A's only get 4 hits, rookie Zach Logue beats Astros 5-3
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Astros try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Athletics
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Urquidy, backed by Bregman, Maldonado, leads Astros over A's
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Why the Houston Astros are baseball's team to beat
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Mike Trout’s slump worsens, Astros K 20 to sweep Angels
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Trout's slump worsens, Astros strike out 20 to sweep Angels
Angels star Mike Trout finished 0 for 11 with nine strikeouts in a three-game series and Los Angeles hitters fanned 20 times overall in a 4-2 loss to the Houston AstrosJULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes out 13 in no-decision Valdez didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Angels, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks with 13 strikeouts.
Impact Valdez brought his strike-out stuff Sunday, though that led to control issues as the 13 strike outs and five walks were both season highs. AT one point, the 28-year-old retired 12 straight Angels via the strike out during an erratic span that also featured all five walks and both runs on his ledger. The impressive performance continues a string of 13 consecutive quality starts and Valdez now sits alone atop the MLB leaderboard with 14. He lines up to take the mound again next weekend on the road against Oakland.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Trout's strikeout slump, deGrom's rehab start
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Maldonado hits 2 of 5 Houston homers in 9-1 win over Angels
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Eight scoreless innings in win Valdez (8-3) earned the victory Tuesday against the Mets, striking out five in eight shutout innings while allowing six hits and two walks.
Impact In a typical outing for Valdez, the lefty retired 12 batters on ground balls and induced two double-plays. It was the 12th straight time he's tossed at least six innings in a start. For June, the 28-year-old compiled a 2.81 ERA and 31:11 K:BB in 32 innings.
JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
