Javier tossed three shutout innings in relief, striking out five and hitting two batters in a 3-2 loss Wednesday in Arizona.
#1 RF
Chas McCormick: Three hits in loss
Apr 13th
McCormick went 3-for-4 with a run scored in a 3-2 loss Wednesday in Arizona.
#1 CL
Ryan Pressly: Blows save, loses
Apr 13th
Pressly (0-1) gave up two runs (one earned) on a hit and two walks in one-third of an inning in a 3-2 loss Wednesday in Arizona.
#1 2B
Jose Altuve: Singles twice, steals base
Apr 13th
Altuve went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in a 3-2 loss Wednesday in Arizona.
#1 P
Framber Valdez: Struggles with control
Apr 13th
Valdez allowed a run on two hits and five walks in three innings while striking out three in a 3-2 loss Wednesday in Arizona. He did not factor into the decision.
#1 DH
Yordan Alvarez: Remains out of lineup
Apr 13th
Alvarez (illness) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
#1 CF
Jose Siri: Homers in win
Apr 12th
Siri went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, an additional run and a caught stealing in a 2-1 victory over Arizona on Tuesday.
#7 P
Luis Garcia: Four scoreless frames
Apr 12th
Garcia received a no-decision in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Arizona, allowing two hits and two walks with one strikeout in four innings.
#6 P
Lance McCullers: Throwing from 60 feet
Apr 12th
McCullers (forearm) threw 25 times on flat ground from 60 feet Tuesday and is scheduled to throw again Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
#4 C
Martin Maldonado: Not in Tuesday's lineup
Apr 12th
Maldonado is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
#1 SS
Jeremy Pena: Three more hits
Apr 10th
Pena went 3-for-5 with a double and a run in a 4-1 win against the Angels on Sunday.
#2 P
Justin Verlander: Takes loss in debut
Apr 10th
Verlander (0-1) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Angels after allowing one run on three hits and three walks while fanning seven across five innings.
Astros manager Dusty Baker confirmed Sunday that Blanco's contract will be selected from Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of Opening Day, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Lee was reassigned to Houston's minor-league spring training Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Diamondbacks News
#3 P
Merrill Kelly: Holds Houston scoreless
Apr 13th
Kelly struck out six in 5.1 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks in a 3-2 win Wednesday over Houston. He did not factor into the decision.
#1 DH
Pavin Smith: Collects two hits in win
Apr 13th
Smith went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Astros.
#6 DH
Cooper Hummel: On base five times
Apr 13th
Hummel served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-2 with four walks and a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over Houston.
#1 2B
Ketel Marte: Plates two runs
Apr 13th
Marte went 1-for-3 with two RBI and was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Astros.
#1 SS
Geraldo Perdomo: Opens season as everyday shortstop
Ginkel (elbow) has made two relief appearances for Triple-A Reno this season, covering two scoreless innings and striking out three while giving up one hit and no walks.
#1 PROS
Jordan Lawlar: Raps multiple hits
Apr 13th
Lawlar went 4-for-6 with a double, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored for Low-A Visalia on Tuesday.
#3 BP
Joe Mantiply: Gets job done
Apr 13th
Mantiply allowed one hit over one-third of a inning in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Houston.