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Astros host the Red Sox to start 3-game series
The Astros will use a five-man rotation for at least the first two turns, giving pitchers extra rest and delaying the need for a sixth starter until early April.
- The Houston Astros open a three-game series against the Red Sox at Daikin Park on Monday, with first pitch scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET.
- Manager Joe Espada confirmed the team is maintaining a five-man rotation, sticking to the plan established after breaking camp in West Palm Beach, Fla., last week.
- Astros RHP Lance McCullers starts Monday against Ranger Suarez, followed by Astros RHP Hunter Brown on Tuesday and Astros RHP Mike Burrows on Wednesday.
- Houston faces a challenging start with 13 games in 13 days, leaving the club with no off days during the first week of play.
- With increased starting pitching depth, the Astros do not need a sixth starter until at least April 8, providing rotation flexibility for the season.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenStarting pitching an early focus for Astros, Red Sox
The revamped Houston Astros pitching rotation will look for improvement as the Boston Red Sox come to town Monday night to begin a three-game series.
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MLB News: Starting pitching an early focus for Astros, Red Sox
The revamped Houston Astros pitching rotation will look for improvement as the Boston Red Sox come to town Monday night to begin a three-game series. The Astros split their season-opening, four-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels despite a 7.64 ERA from Houston’s starters, who gave up 15 earned runs in 17 2/3 innings. Tatsuya […]
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