Framber Valdez delivered a dominant performance for the Houston Astros, striking out eight batters over seven shutout innings in a 3-0 victory against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. This win extended the Astros' winning streak to a season-high four games. Valdez's strong outing was crucial as the Astros' bullpen was limited. He combined with Seth Martinez to allow only two hits in the game.
Yesterday's Top Pitchers Framber Valdez (7.0 IP, 0 ER, 8 K, 2 BB) Brandon Pfaadt (7.0 IP, 1 ER, 9 K, 2 BB) Austin Gomber (6.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 K, 2 BB) See all of yesterday's pitchers at: https://t.co/tvl9ratQnD https://t.co/k4u0gBZlBk
Yesterday's Top Batters Aaron Judge (4-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R) William Contreras (3-5, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R) Jordan Beck (3-4, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 1 R) See all of yesterday's batters at: https://t.co/Fc5KzA9jDg https://t.co/yHdkXnOxve
With their bullpen arms limited, the Houston Astros desperately needed length from Framber Valdez on Wednesday. He delivered with seven shutout innings. https://t.co/H0VYrtrcdr
Framber Valdez struck out eight in seven strong innings and combined with Seth Martinez for a two-hitter, and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 3-0 on Wednesday for their season-high fourth straight victory. https://t.co/G7q5fnDETl
Houston Astros insider: Framber Valdez rises to call to 'step up' against A's with bullpen thin https://t.co/Hvckd7vJQq
With bullpen limited, Framber's dominant outing extends Astros' win streak to 4 https://t.co/ltr33rd4BM
Astros 3, A's 0: Framber Valdez's gem helps taxed bullpen as win streak hits four https://t.co/3JMrqbmvsN
Framber Valdez strikes out eight in win over A's https://t.co/jsqpmYVMXg
Brandon Pfaadt was dealing this afternoon for the DBacks! 7 IP 2 H 1 R 2 BB 9 K 🔥 https://t.co/FE9jWT7ax0