Framber Valdez makes first start for Astros since throwing pitch that hit his catcher

Framber Valdez makes first start for Astros since throwing pitch that hit his catcher

Framber Valdez was back on the mound for Houston against Texas with César Salazar not in the lineup in the left-hander’s first start since crossing up his catcher and hitting him in the chest with a pitch in an incident that was perceived as intentional.