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Records fourth win Garcia (4-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and no walks while striking out nine across six innings to earn the win Wednesday against Kansas City.

Impact Garcia's only earned run came on a solo home run by Corey Seager, though he committed the error responsible for his unearned run. Garcia recorded nine strikeouts for the third time this season, and he backed that with an impressive 19 swinging strikes on 92 total pitches. He has now allowed two or fewer earned runs in seven of his 12 starts on the season, which has helped him maintain a 3.41 ERA across 66 innings.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros make history with two immaculate innings vs. Rangers

The Houston Astros made history on Wednesday, pitching two immaculate innings a single game.

Astros make history with two immaculate innings vs. Rangers

Hammered by Marlins Garcia (3-5) took the loss Friday as the Astros were downed 7-4 by the Marlins, coughing up five runs on five hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks over 4.1 innings. H...

Impact The whiffs helped salvage some fantasy value, but this was still Garcia's worst start of the year and his fourth loss in his last five outings. The 25-year-old has a 4.44 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB through 26.1 innings over that stretch, but his biggest issue has been keeping the ball in the yard -- he's served up six homers in those five starts for a 2.1 HR/9.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes seven innings in loss Garcia (3-4) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk with two strikeouts in seven innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Royals.

Impact Garcia was out-dueled by Kris Bubic, and the Astros' offense mustered just five hits and five walks in the contest. Despite taking his third loss in his last four starts, Garcia has logged quality starts in consecutive outings for the second time this year. He's pitched to a strong 3.07 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 53:16 K:BB across 55.2 innings in 10 appearances. The 25-year-old is projected for a favorable home start versus the Marlins next week.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quality start in no-decision Garcia allowed a run on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts in six innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Sunday.

Impact Garcia hadn't completed six innings in any of his last three starts, so this was an encouraging bounce-back outing after a couple of losses. The Astros' offense didn't supply enough offense to earn him a win, as the 25-year-old gave up a game-tying RBI single to Ty France in the sixth inning. It's been a solid year overall for Garcia, who owns a 3.14 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 51:15 K:BB in 48.2 innings across nine starts. He'll carry a 3-3 record into a road start in Kansas City next weekend.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers second straight loss Garcia (3-3) was tagged with the loss Monday after he pitched five innings, giving up four runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out four against the Guardian...

Impact Garcia gave up two runs in the top of the third after committing a throwing error and then later surrendered a two-run homer to Jose Ramirez in the fifth frame. It was his second consecutive loss, and he has now surrendered five earned runs over nine innings in his last two starts after allowing just three runs over 18 frames in his prior three outings. The two-game hiccup has raised his ERA from 2.94 to a still strong 3.38 over 42.2 innings in 2022. Garcia has struggled with the long ball this season, allowing seven of them over eight starts and posting a 1.48 HR/9. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next outing, which tentatively lines up vs. the Mariners on Sunday.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Short outing against Boston Garcia (3-2) allowed five runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out four across four innings to take the loss Wednesday against Boston.

Impact Garcia was harmed by his defense, which committed two errors behind him. However, he also didn't have his best stuff as he surrendered three extra-base hits -- including a home run to Xander Bogaerts -- across his four frames. Garcia had been excellent prior to this outing, as he had allowed only three earned runs across 18 frames while tallying a 23:5 K:BB in three starts. He still owns a strong 3.35 ERA for the campaign.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nine strikeouts in win Garcia (3-1) earned the win and struck out nine in five scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks in a 5-0 victory in Minnesota.

Impact Garcia allowed at least one baserunner in each inning but held the Twins scoreless in large part due to his nine punchouts. Even though it was his second-shortest start of the season, his 95 pitches thrown were a season-high. The 25-year-old has recorded nine strikeouts and two walks in consecutive games and has a 37:9 K:BB for the season. Through six starts he has an excellent 2.94 ERA and 0.95 WHIP.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in win column Garcia (2-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out nine and earning a win over the Tigers.

Impact Garcia was dominant in Friday's victory; he didn't allow an extra-base hit and both runs to score against him came via RBI groundouts. He also tied his career high with nine punchouts and retired the last 13 batters he faced. The 25-year-old righty is now sporting a 3.45 ERA with a 28:7 K:BB through 28.2 frames. Garcia is projected to take the mound in Washington next week.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes tough-luck loss Garcia (1-1) gave up just two earned runs over six innings but took the loss Saturday as the Astros fell to the Blue Jays. He allowed five hits, struck out five batters and walked...

Impact Garcia contained every Toronto hitter except one, and the two solo shots he served up to former Astro George Springer wound up saddling him with his first loss of the season. He will attempt to get back in the win column next week against the Tigers.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Without his best stuff, Garcia provides length TORONTO -- The growing pains are far from over for Luis Garcia. For a second consecutive start, the sophomore righty allowed a pair of home...

MAY 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

Coughs up five runs Garcia allowed five runs on five hits and a walk over six innings in Sunday's win over Toronto. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Garcia cruised through three shutout innings with little resistance before Vladimir Guerrero knocked an RBI sacrifice fly in the fourth. He then coughed up a solo home run to Lourdes Gurriel in the fifth followed by a three-run shot from Zack Collins in the sixth. Garcia remains 1-0 through three starts despite giving up eight runs over his last two outings, raising his ERA to 4.60. He's lined up for a rematch in Toronto next week.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first win Garcia (1-0) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk over 5.2 innings Monday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Angels.

Impact Through five innings, the only damage against Garcia was Tyler Wade's two-run double in the second inning. He retired 11 straight batters before Max Stassi hit a solo homer and knocked Garcia out of the game in the sixth. The 25-year-old forced 12 swinging strikes and improved his K:BB to 8:3 through 9.1 frames. Garcia will carry a 2.79 ERA into his projected start this weekend against the Blue Jays at home.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four scoreless frames Garcia received a no-decision in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Arizona, allowing two hits and two walks with one strikeout in four innings.

Impact Garcia was cruising against a weak Diamondbacks lineup, but manager Dusty Baker opted to play it safe with the young righty and remove him before facing the lineup for a third time. After 173 combined innings last season, the 25-year-old's workload could be limited early leading to more short starts though he should see an uptick in the strikeout department as he averaged more than one per inning in 2021. He's slated to toe the rubber against the Angels on Monday for his next start.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Season debut coming in Arizona Garcia is scheduled to start Tuesday's series opener with the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

Impact Garcia was the odd man out for the Astros' four-game season-opening series with the Angels, but that may just have been a byproduct of how the spring pitching schedule shook out for Houston's rotation members. The 25-year-old righty's spot in the rotation should at least be more secure than Jake Odorizzi's, even though Odorizzi started Houston's second game of the season Friday. After a promising 12.1-inning sample in the majors in 2020, Garcia placed second in the American League Rookie of the Year balloting in 2021, finishing with a 3.48 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 167:50 K:BB across 155.1 frames.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

2021 BBWAA Award Finalists List Announced Monday, Nov. 15 AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year — Randy Arozarena, Tampa Bay; Wander Franco, Tampa Bay; Luis Garcia, Houston...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Gives up three runs in loss Garcia (0-2) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out three in 2.2 innings to take the loss in Game 6 of the World Series against Atlanta on Tuesday.

Impact Garcia was charged with losses in each of his two World Series starts this year, and the Astros failed to provide him with any run support as Atlanta clinched a championship in Game 6. Across his five postseason starts, the righty generated an 8.04 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 15.2 innings.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to finish four innings Garcia picked up the loss in Game 3 of the World Series in Atlanta on Friday, lasting just 3.2 innings while giving up one run on three hits and four walks while striking out six.

Impact Garcia's strikeout total was strong, and his one run allowed wasn't bad, but he'd allowed far too many batters to be trusted to remain in the game any longer. He hasn't been particularly good this postseason, save for a big Game 6 win in the ALCS, as his short start Friday actually represents the second-longest of his four playoff outings this year.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

World Series 2021: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros By the Numbers, revisited

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OCTOBER 26, 2021 • Fox Sports

Confirmed for Game 3 Garcia will start Game 3 of the World Series in Atlanta on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia will be pushed behind Jose Urquidy in the rotation. However, that shouldn't be taken as an indictment on Garcia, who looked great in his last start after struggling mightily in his first two postseason outings. The Astros can afford to pull their Game 2 starter early knowing they can rest their bullpen the next day, while the Game 3 starter will likely be asked to pitch deeper into the game.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

World Series 2021: What we've learned about the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

World Series 2021: What we've learned about the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros

Sharp in Game 6 win Garcia (1-1) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out seven in 5.2 scoreless innings to earn the win against the Red Sox in Game 6 of the ALCS on Friday.

Impact Garcia dealt with right knee discomfort in last weekend's start, but he didn't appear to be hindered by the issue Friday. He tossed 76 pitches and held the Red Sox hitless through 5.2 innings before he gave up a triple to Enrique Hernandez in the top of the sixth. The 24-year-old has a 9.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 9.1 innings across three postseason starts this year, and he'll attempt to carry Friday's momentum into the World Series.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Playoffs Top Plays: Astros defeat Red Sox, advance to the World Series

The Astros advanced to their third World Series in five years by defeating the Red Sox in Game 6. Here are the highlights!

OCTOBER 23, 2021

MLB Playoffs Top Plays: Astros defeat Red Sox, advance to the World Series