Astros RHP Luis Garcia Exits Start Against Blue Jays in 2nd Inning because of Sore Right Elbow
Luis Garcia left the game early during his second start post-Tommy John surgery, throwing 27 pitches before exiting with an apparent injury, Astros officials said.
- Houston Astros' right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia left the game in the second inning on Tuesday during the matchup in Toronto due to an apparent injury.
- Garcia was appearing in only his second game back after missing over two years due to rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery.
- During the game, Garcia retired the side in order in the first inning, hit Addison Barger with a first-pitch curveball, and threw 27 pitches with 14 strikes before leaving.
- In the second inning with two outs, Garcia delivered a changeup at 88 mph to Ernie Clement before signaling to the dugout and being relieved by AJ Blubaugh.
- Garcia’s early exit interrupted his return progress and required a pitching substitution during the game.
45 Articles
45 Articles
Astros’ Division Lead in Jeopardy as Mariners Surge Late
The Houston Astros have built a reputation on September dominance, but this year’s run looks nothing like the glory days. After a crushing 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in extra innings, Houston suddenly finds its division lead in real danger, with the Seattle Mariners breathing down their necks.Astros Stumble as Mariners SurgeThe Astros (78-67) carried a lead deep into Tuesday night, but everything unraveled late. Starter Luis Garcia, only …
Blue Jays rally, walk off Astros in 10
Tyler Heineman's fielder's choice grounder in the bottom of the 10th scored the winning run and the Toronto Blue Jays came back to defeat the visiting Houston Astros 4-3 on Tuesday night. Automatic runner Myles Straw took third on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s infield hit against Craig Kimbrel (0-1) and beat the throw home on Heineman's grounder to first. George Springer homered for the Blue Jays. Guerrero had three hits. Toronto (83-61) tied the game…


Astros RHP Luis Garcia (arm) leaves start in second inning
Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia left with an injury with two outs and one runner on base in the second inning of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium