Seattle to throw Castillo in ALDS Game 2 vs Houston’s Valdez

HOUSTON (AP) — Seattle’s Luis Castillo will oppose Houston’s Framber Valdez in Sport 2 of their American League Division Collection on Thursday.

It is going to be the second begin of the postseason for Castillo, who received Sport 1 of Seattle’s wild-card collection towards Toronto. Castillo, who was acquired from the Reds simply earlier than the commerce deadline, allowed six hits and struck out 5 in 7 1/3 shutout innings towards the Blue Jays.

Castillo was 8-6 with a 2.99 ERA in 25 begins between the Reds and Mariners this season. He didn’t face the Astros this season. His final recreation towards Houston got here in 2019 with the Reds, when he allowed two hits and two runs whereas strolling six in six innings.

Valdez received a career-high 17 video games this season to rank second within the AL behind teammate Justin Verlander.

He had 25 straight high quality begins from April 25 to Sept. 18 to set the MLB document for many consecutive in a single season. His 31 begins had been a career-high and his 2.82 ERA ranks second-lowest of his profession and sixth within the AL.

It is going to be the ninth profession postseason begin for Valdez and his tenth look within the playoffs.

Supervisor Dusty Baker stated Tuesday that Lance McCullers Jr. will begin Sport 3 on Saturday in Seattle.

Mariners supervisor Scott Servais stated the crew would determine on its Sport 3 starter after seeing how the primary two go.

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