PHIL MATON NEWS

Works immaculate inning Maton struck out all three batters he faced in the seventh inning of Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Maton threw nine pitches -- all for strikes -- to retire the side, allowing him to complete the 108th immaculate inning in MLB history. Starter Luis Garcia also threw an immaculate inning in the bottom of the second, with him and Maton becoming the first teammates in league annals to achieve the feat in the same game. Though Maton has now turned in a 2.25 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over eight innings in his last nine appearances, he has yet to gain much traction in a high-leverage role, as he hasn't recorded a save or hold during that stretch.

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.

JUNE 16, 2022

Déjà Vu in Texas as Astros Pitchers Toss Two Immaculate Innings Luis Garcia and Phil Maton each recorded a three-strikeout inning on nine pitches. That they accomplished the feat against the same three Ra...

JUNE 15, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Astros Throw Two Immaculate Innings Against Same Rangers Hitters Luis Garcia and Phil Maton became the first duo in MLB history to complete immaculate innings in the same game.

JUNE 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Astros 2 immaculate innings, Maldonado 3 RBIs to beat Texas

stros starter Luis Garcia and reliever Phil Maton each threw an immaculate inning — nine pitches, three strikeouts — and Martín Maldonado keyed a six-run first inning that sent Hou...

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

9 pitches, 3 Ks _ Astros twice immaculate against Rangers

Two Houston pitchers had immaculate innings against the Texas Rangers, striking out three batters on nine pitches

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chisholm, Aguilar each hit 2 HRs as Marlins down Astros 7-4

Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jesús Aguilar each hit two home runs to power the Miami Marlins to their fourth straight win with a 7-4 interleague victory over the Houston Astros Friday nig...

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCormick, Maldonado homers propel Astros past Tigers 3-2

Chas McCormick and Martín Maldonado hit consecutive homers and Luis Garcia worked seven strong innings as the Houston Astros stretched their winning streak to a season-high five ga...

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bichette homers, Gausman fans 10 as Blue Jays top Astros 3-2

Santiago Espinal drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the seventh inning, Bo Bichette added a two-run home run, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 3-2

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alvarez has 2 HRs in return to lead Astros over Angels 8-3

Yordan Alvarez homered twice with four RBIs in his return after missing five games because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-3 win over the...

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches deal for upcoming season Maton signed a one-year, $1.55 million contract with the Astros on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The deal allows the two sides to avoid the awkward process of arbitration. Maton struggled to a 4.97 ERA in 25.1 innings for the Astros after a midseason move from Cleveland, with his strikeout rate plummeting from 34.3 percent prior to the deal to 20.2 percent for his new team.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Braves win first World Series title since 1995

The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With pitchers fried, Braves' Fried tries to win World Series

The Atlanta Braves lead the World Series three games to two and will try to win the championship Tuesday night when Max Fried starts against the Astros in Houston

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Correa, Astros rally past Braves 9-5, cut WS deficit to 3-2

Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros broke out the bats just in time to extend this World Series

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 win

Carlos Correa had three hits, Martin Maldonado found three different ways to drive in runs and pinch-hitter Marwin Gonzalez blooped a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fifth innin...

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Javier 3rd to allow consecutive tying, go-ahead HR in Series

Houston's Cristian Javier became the third pitcher to allow consecutive tying and go-ahead home runs in the World Series when Atlanta's Dansby Swanson and Jorge Soler went deep in...

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title

The Atlanta Braves are one win from their first World Series title in 26 years

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win

Dansby Swanson and pinch-hitter Jorge Soler hit back-to-back homers in the seventh inning, propelling the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a three games...

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves, Astros pens carrying heavy workloads in World Series

Starting pitchers continue to claim the pregame spotlight, but the bullpens have carried the bigger workload in this World Series

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snitkers enjoy family moment before World Series Game 3

Braves manager Brian Snitker usually sends bench coach Walt Weiss to take the lineup card to the umpires at home plate, but he wanted to do it himself before his team beat Houston...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Series 2021: Braves, Astros loaded with relievers — here are the top 15

Who do you call when you need a big out? Jordan Shusterman is here to help, ranking the top 15 relievers in the World Series.

OCTOBER 29, 2021

World Siri: Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie Series

Rookie Jose Siri sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston Astros to a 7-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves that evened the World Series at one g...

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Siri sparks Astros; Houston evens series at 1-1

Rookie José Siri sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston Astros over the Atlanta Braves 7-2 to even the World Series at one game apiece

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After the scandals, Anthopoulos, Click lead teams to Series

Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos and Houston GM James Click both took over teams in turmoil and led them to the World Series

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Braves take 1-0 Series advantage over Astros

Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Tuesday night’s opener despite the loss of pitcher...

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS