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Astros Take Third Straight in Baltimore as Pitching Woes Mount

A depleted bullpen has heightened the urgency for longer, cleaner starts.

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Aug 23, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) hits a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Casey Schmitt (10) hits a double to drive in a run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Christian Walker homered for a third consecutive game and Houston hit four home runs in a 9-8 win, following a 10-7 victory the night before.
  • Cristian Javier lasted two innings with four walks in Saturday’s start, compounding recent short outings from the rotation.
  • Lance McCullers Jr., reinstated from the IL for a finger blister, worked four uneven innings in his return with five walks and three runs allowed.
  • Reliever Bennett Sousa went on the 15-day IL with a low-grade elbow flexor/pronator strain and will be shut down from throwing for at least two weeks.
  • Houston added Craig Kimbrel to the 40-man roster and moved Brandon Walter to the 60-day IL as Bryan Abreu handled late-inning saves for a shorthanded bullpen.