World Series 2021: Astros even series vs. Braves with Game 2 romp
The Astros dominated the Braves in Game 2 at Minute Maid, winning 7-2 and tying the World Series 1-1. Here are the top plays!OCTOBER 28, 2021
Astros will look to even series with Braves in Game 2
Max Fried and the Braves will take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 of the World SeriesOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Game 2 Urquidy will start Game 2 of the World Series against Atlanta on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Urquidy was awful in his lone start thus far this postseason, giving up six runs (five earned) while recording just five outs in Game 3 of the ALCS against Boston. He'll be moved ahead of Luis Garcia nonetheless, though that's not necessarily a vote of confidence in Urquidy. The Game 2 starter can be pulled early more easily, as Thursday's off day means the Astros will get to rest their bullpen after the game, while the Game 3 starter may be asked to provide more length with the teams scheduled to play on each of the following two days.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unravels in second inning Urquidy was removed from Monday's ALCS Game 3 loss to the Red Sox after just 1.2 innings, as he'd given up six runs (five earned) on five hits and a pair of walks while striking ou...
Impact Urquidy retired the first four batters he faced, but it all fell apart with one out in the second. A walk, a double, a walk and a single led to the Red Sox's first run before a fielder's choice drove in the second. An error on that play meant the bases were still loaded, but they didn't remain that way for long, as Kyle Schwarber cleared them with a grand slam. Urquidy then allowed singles to two of the next three batters before finally exiting. It was a disastrous first outing of the 2021 postseason for the 26-year-old righty, who previously owned a 2.81 ERA in 25.2 career playoff innings.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Boston looks to extend ALCS lead over Houston in Game 4
The Boston Red Sox will take a 2-1 series lead over Houston into Game 4 of the ALCSOCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: LA hopes to maximize Scherzer with extra rest
The Dodgers are ready to start ace Max Scherzer in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta, a day after manager Dave Roberts scratched the veteran right-hander to get...OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: LA hopes to maximize Scherzer with extra rest
The Dodgers are ready to start ace Max Scherzer in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta, a day after manager Dave Roberts scratched the veteran right-hander to get...OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Game 3 Urquidy will start Game 3 of the ALCS against the Red Sox on Monday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Impact Urquidy didn't make an appearance in the ALDS against the White Sox after his scheduled start was postponed, but he'll make his second career playoff appearance Monday. The right-hander returned to the mound in early September and posted a 4.25 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 29.2 innings across the final month of the regular season.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets turn in rotation skipped Urquidy is expected to be available out of the bullpen for the Astros on Tuesday in Game 4 of the ALDS matchup with the White Sox after the team named Lance McCullers its starting...
Impact Urquidy had been in line to start Monday, but that contest was postponed until Tuesday due to inclement weather in Chicago. As a result of the postponement, McCullers, the Astros' starter in Game 1, will be able to return to the hill Tuesday on his normal four days' rest. While Urquidy could be an option to start in a possible Game 5 on Wednesday if he goes unused Tuesday and if the White Sox even the series at 2-2, the Astros are more likely to turn to Framber Valdez for the elimination game.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros-White Sox Game 4 postponed Urquidy and the Astros won't face the White Sox on Monday in Game 4 of the ALDS after the contest was postponed due to inclement weather in Chicago, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago S...
Impact Game 4 will be made up Tuesday at 1:07 p.m. ET before the series shifts back to Houston for Game 5 on Wednesday. The Astros haven't announced whether they'll simply bump Urquidy back a day in the schedule to start Tuesday, or if Game 1 starter Lance McCullers will take the hill for Game 4 on his normal four days' rest.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Game 4 Urquidy will start Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Monday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Urquidy allowed at least two runs in each of his final three starts of the regular season and posted a 4.96 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 16.1 innings during that time. The right-hander's start will be his first postseason appearance in 2021 as the Astros attempt to secure a spot in the ALCS.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Posts quality start in no-decision Urquidy allowed three earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three across six innings in the win over the Athletics on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision...
Impact Urquidy surrendered home runs to Seth Brown and Tony Kemp, totaling five long balls in his last three starts. The 26-year-old finished the season with a 3.62 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 90 punchouts in 107 innings. He will be a key pitcher in Houston's postseason run.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Irvin scheduled to start for Oakland against Houston
The Athletics will start Cole Irvin on Sunday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jose UrquidyOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Settles for no-decision Urquidy did not factor in the decision against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, pitching five innings and allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six.
Impact Urquidy was stung by a first-inning two-run home run off the bat of Yandy Diaz, but the right-hander didn't give up any additional runs in the start. He was outdueled by Michael Wacha, who did not allow a hit in his five frames, but Urquidy was ultimately taken off the hook when Houston came alive in the second half of the contest. Urquidy has pitched relatively well in September, posting a 4.18 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 21:5 K:BB across 23.2 innings. His next appearance could come in the postseason, though it's unclear if he'll be used as a starter or a reliever.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Junk expected to start as Los Angeles hosts Houston
The Astros will start Luis Garcia on Wednesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Janson JunkSEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up win despite mediocre start Urquidy (8-3) allowed four earned runs on six hits while striking out three across 5.1 innings, getting the win over the Angels on Tuesday.
Impact Urquidy surrendered home runs to Jack Mayfield and Phil Gosselin that accounted for all four runs allowed. However, the Astros provided enough run support to keep Urquidy in line for the win. He hasn't lost since June 15. The 26-year-old has a 3.56 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with 81 punchouts in 96 innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Naughton expected to start as Los Angeles hosts Houston
The Astros will start Jose Urquidy on Tuesday and the Angels are expected to counter with Packy NaughtonSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eno Sarris: With his start yesterday, Jose Urquidy looks... - The Athletic With his start yesterday, Jose Urquidy looks right on track to be a front of the rotation star for the Astros this postseason. He flashed hi...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Otto expected to start as Rangers host the Astros
The Rangers are expected to send Glenn Otto to the mound Thursday and the Astros plan to give Framber Valdez the startSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rolls past Rangers Urquidy (7-3) earned the win Wednesday against Texas, allowing one run on two hits and a walk with six strikeouts over six innings.
Impact A run-scoring groundout by Yonny Hernandez in the third inning was the lone blemish on the day for Urquidy, who put together a quality start after going just a combined 8.2 innings over his three previous outings. The 26-year-old has lost just once since the start of May and now owns a 3.38 ERA and 78:17 K:BB in 90.2 innings overall this season. He's scheduled to face the Angels on the road in his next start.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Urquidy solid, Astros belt three HRs in 7-2 win over Rangers
Jake Meyers and Marwin Gonzalez hit consecutive homers in a three-run second inning, Kyle Tucker had a home run among his three hits, and Jose Urquidy allowed one run and two hits...SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urquidy scheduled to start for Houston against Texas
The Astros will start Jose Urquidy on Wednesday while the Rangers are expected to counter with Kohei AriharaSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Labors through short start Urquidy allowed two runs on four hits and two walks with two strikeouts in three innings versus Seattle on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact The right-hander needed 70 pitches (42 strikes) to get through the short appearance. Urquidy is still building up after a two-month absence due to a shoulder injury, but he wasn't very efficient Wednesday. He has a 3.51 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 72:16 K:BB across 84.2 innings this year. It's unclear if he'll be able to throw more in his next scheduled start, tentatively set for a road game versus Texas next week.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Can't reach five innings in return Urquidy got a no-decision in Friday's 6-3 win over the Padres, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts in 4.1 innings.
Impact Making his first start since June 29 due to a shoulder injury, Urquidy limited San Diego just enough for Houston to come out on top, permitting one run on two hits in both the third and fifth innings. Manager Dusty Baker let the 29-year-old throw a respectable 71 pitches in four plus innings which bodes well for his next start scheduled for Friday versus the Angels.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners silence Houston bats again for 1-0 victory
Rookie right-hander Logan Gilbert and four relievers combined to shut out Houston for the second straight day and JSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
