Framber Valdez(11-4, 2.62 ERA) got the start tonight, as the Astros tonight began a 3 game home series against the Washington Nationals and Brad Lord(2-5, 3.27 ERA). Not going to lie, this one really hurt. Because, in one of the more disappointing offensive efforts of the entire season, the Astros pitching staff struck out 19 Nationals while giving up only two hits, and were rewarded with only one run of support across 9 innings. But hey, at least we scored first right?...right?
First pitch: 7:11PM
As we all predicted, it was a certified pitcher’s duel through the first 4.