Framber Valdez started as the Opening Day Starting Pitcher for the Astros for the third consecutive year. Despite a high pitch count, Valdez returned to the mound for the third inning. He threw 82 pitches in four-plus innings, allowing six hits, four runs, and two runs while striking out eight batters. Valdez expressed satisfaction with his performance, mentioning that all his pitches were working well and aiming to reach 100 pitches before the end of spring. Additionally, he has set a goal of pitching 200 innings this season.
Astros' Framber Valdez has 200-inning goal this season https://t.co/tH0rhfCCZ9
Some thoughts from Framber Valdez: -- He said all his pitches were working: changeup, curve, cutter and sinker. He thought he pitched "very well" despite runs. -- Hopes to be at 100 pitches before end of spring. -- "Feel good mentally, feel good physically." -- On Yainer Diaz:…
Framber Valdez threw 82 pitches in four-plus innings of work, allowing six hits, four hits and two runs while striking out eight batters.
Framber Valdez didn't finish the second inning because of pitch count, but he's back on mound to start the third. He's sitting at 40 pitches for the game.
Framber Valdez's 3Ks in the 1st. https://t.co/JDsIqukq9Z
Framber Valdez is taking the mound for the third year in a row as your Opening Day Starting Pitcher! 👏 https://t.co/Rpxg5LEV0e