Cubs vs Astros: Pitching Probables, Injuries, Broadcast Info
Cubs vs Astros — It is almost never a good time to face the Astros, but the Cubs seem determined to help every on-paper good team get their season headed in the right direction after a slow start (Dodgers, Cardinals, Twins, and now maybe Houston?).
On the bright side, the Astros offense has been very not-good this year (88 wRC+, 25th). And they’ve been even worse over the last two weeks, slashing a combined .221/.276/.333 (69 wRC+, 28th in MLB).
Unfortunately, Framber Valdez (starting tonight) has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season, with seven quality starts out of eight games. In fact, the only time he DIDN’T go at least six innings with 3ER or fewer was his first start of the year … when he went 5.0 scoreless innings against the White Sox with no walks. The Cubs do seem to handle left-handed pitching a lot better than righties, though. So at least there’s that.
Plus, we’ve got Justin Steele going tomorrow. And this is the final series before Nico Hoerner is eligible to return. Fingers crossed.
Cubs vs Astros – Pitching Probables:
Game 1: Monday, May 15 at 7:10 CT at Minute Maid Park
Broadcast Info: Marquee Sports Network, 670 The Score
- Cubs: Jameson Taillon, RHP
- Astros: Framber Valdez, LHP
Game 2: Tuesday, May 16 at 7:10 CT at Minute Maid Park
Broadcast Info: Marquee Sports Network, TBS, 670 The Score
- Cubs: Justin Steele, LHP
- Astros: Cristian Javier, RHP
Game 3: Wednesday, May 17 at 6:05 CT at Minute Maid Park
Broadcast Info: Marquee Sports Network, 670 The Score
- Cubs: Drew Smyly, LHP
- Astros: J.P. France, RHP
Key Injuries:
- Nico Hoerner, 2B
- Kyle Hendricks, SP
- Codi Heuer, RP (TJS)
- Ethan Roberts, RP (TJS)
- Michael Brantley, OF
- Jose Altuve, 2B
- Parker Mushinski, RP
- Lance McCullers Jr., SP
- Jose Urquidy, SP
- Luis Garcia
