Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels play in game 2 of series
The Houston Astros bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Los Angeles AngelsAPRIL 19, 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
Alvarez has 2 HRs in return to lead Astros over Angels 8-3
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Struggles with control Valdez allowed a run on two hits and five walks in three innings while striking out three in a 3-2 loss Wednesday in Arizona. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Four of Valdez's five walks were on four pitches and he also hit a batter as he struggled with his command all day. He needed 75 pitches to get through three innings. The 28-year-old has averaged 4.0 BB/9 for his career, so Wednesday's struggles are nothing new. His next start is likely early next week against the Angels.
APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marte, Beer help D-backs rally past Astros 3-2 in 10 innings
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Brantley's clutch hit in 9th lifts Astros over D-backs 2-1
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Dominant Opening Day Valdez (1-0) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out six across 6.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Angels.
Impact Many pitchers will struggle this week to work deep into their first starts after a shortened spring training, but Valdez was incredibly efficient and put together a dominant outing. His method to get there was familiar, as he induced nine groundball outs, though he also racked up 11 swinging strikes on 84 total pitches. Valdez has put together two consecutive seasons with an ERA below 3.60, and his first start of the 2022 campaign makes those results look attainable once again.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout not enough to power Opening Day win
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Astros get a vintage performance by Framber Valdez in their season-opening win against the Angels Valdez would have pitched even deeper into the game were it not so early in the schedule and after an abbreviated spring training.
APRIL 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels 3-1 for opener record
Framber Valdez outpitched Shohei Ohtani with 6 2/3 dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the Houston Astros tied the longest opening day winning streak in major league history with...APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels begin season at home against the Astros
The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros in the season openerAPRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitching in minor-league game Valdez, who was scheduled to pitch in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, will now pitch in a minor-league game on the back fields, Chandler Rome of the Housto...
Impact Due to the threat of inclement weather Saturday, the Astros will alter Valdez's pitching plans to make sure that he's able to get some work in. The southpaw has been named the starter for Thursday's Opening Day matchup against the Angels, so Saturday's outing should serve as a final tune-up ahead of the regular season. Brandon Bielak will now serve as the starter in Saturday's Grapefruit League game.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Named Opening Day starter Valdez will start the Astros' Opening Day matchup against the Angels on April 7, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Although Justin Verlander is healthy after re-signing with the Astros during the offseason, Valdez will take the mound during the first game of the season, followed by Jake Odorizzi and Verlander. In his first spring start, Valdez struck out three in three scoreless innings. The southpaw made 22 starts for Houston last year and recorded a 3.14 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 134.2 innings.
MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Verlander won't start opener, Astros plan for early off-days
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Settles with Astros at $3 million Valdez signed one-year, $3 million contract with the Astros on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It's a solid figure for Valdez's first year of arbitration eligibility, which isn't a major surprise given he delivered a 3.14 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 125:58 K:BB across 134.2 innings (22 starts) last season. The 28-year-old will once again be a major piece of Houston's starting rotation in 2022.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros pitcher Framber Valdez fulfills promise to build church in hometown Valdez is giving back after a breakout 2021 season for Houston.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Summer castoff Jorge Soler transforms into World Series MVP
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Correa, Astros rally past Braves 9-5, cut WS deficit to 3-2
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World Series 2021: Houston Astros defeat Atlanta Braves to stay alive in Game 5
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The Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 win
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Swing, then miss it: MLB pitchers could bat for final time
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Swanson breaks out with tying HR to spark Braves' big inning
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Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title
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