Cristian Javier to start in Houston's Game 3 ALCS matchup against Yankees
Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier will start in Saturday's American League Championship Series contest against the New York Yankees.
What It Means:
Javier will make his first postseason start this season while Lance McCullers will get the responsibility to start in Game Four.
In 148.2 innings this season, Javier has produced a 33.2% strikeout rate and a 2.43 expected run average.
Source:
Houston Astros
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