Orioles Begin 3-Game Series with the Astros
Kai-Wei Teng will make his first start of the season as Houston tries to climb out of last place with 11 wins.
- On Tuesday, Houston Astros right-hander Teng Kai-wei will make his first start of the 2026 season against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park.
- Astros general manager Dana Brown confirmed the decision after Teng established himself as the bullpen's most reliable arm, posting a 2.16 ERA over 16 2/3 innings.
- Manager Joe Espada called Teng's performance "phenomenal," praising his ability to bridge the bullpen while recording 16 strikeouts and a 0.90 WHIP this season.
- Injuries have plagued the roster, leaving Houston with an 11-18 record and an MLB-worst 5.97 team ERA, with Hunter Brown and Nate Pearson sidelined.
- Facing Orioles starter Shane Baz, the Astros look to improve their 3-10 road record during this three-game series as the club seeks pitching stability.
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Taiwan's Teng Kai-wei to start for Astros against Orioles
Taipei, April 28 (CNA) Houston Astros right-hander Teng Kai-wei (鄧愷威), the only active Taiwanese pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB), is slated to start against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning Taiwan time) as the team battles a pitching shortage.
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