Astros Set Starter for Game 3

The Houston Astros head to the Bronx with a 2-0 series lead over the New York Yankees. 

Dusty Baker and the Astros will start Cristian Javier in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Yankees on Saturday. 

Astros starter for ALCS Game 3: Cristian Javier

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) October 21, 2022

Cristian Javier will start Game 3 of the ALCS. pic.twitter.com/oPgzES6zB2

— Houston Astros (@astros) October 21, 2022

Javier probably would have started Game 4 if not for a minor scare with Lance McCullers' elbow and a champagne bottle. 

The good news is that McCullers is fine and will be ready for Game 4. 

Javier allowed one run in 1.1 innings of relief in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners, but otherwise hasn't pitched in a game since October 1. 

In the regular season, Javier held a stellar 2.54 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 194 strikeouts over 148.2 innings of work. 

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