Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) reacts after giving up a home run to Oakland Athletics Khris Davis during the second inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. Oakland Athletics Sean Murphy (12) celebrates his home run off of Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. with Tommy La Stella (3) during the third inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. There's always competition. Framber Valdez has been baffling opponents with his curveball the entirety of the 2020 season. Chases pitches, especially breaking balls, below the zone isn’t usually a good idea. In the wild card opener against the Twins, he allowed two hits during five shutout innings in relief of Zack Greinke. Dusty Baker: ‘I’ve been a villain most of my life’, Whether Rays like it or not, Astros’ Framber Valdez has reason to smile, Game 7 starter Lance McCullers extols virtues of Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, Carlos Correa finishes what George Springer starts, Astros insider: Small ball prevails in Game 6. He did his job. The best-of-seven series is now even, and if there’s such a thing as momentum, this is a good time for the Astros to start believing in it. Who could blame the Astros for liking their chances? Houston Astros Carlos Correa (1) walks back to the dugout after striking out against Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) during the second inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. Thanks to him, I have the curveball I have today.”. Jose Urquidy #65. On Texas Sports Nation: Astros rout A’s in ALDS Game 1. Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) pitches during the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. Weird things can happen. Anything can happen. It's just emotions, nothing more than that.”, Said Valdez: “I've always had that habit in the game. Even today, I haven’t changed it, and I don’t think I’ll change it. With Hunter Renfroe on first and one out in the sixth, Díaz seemed agitated when he drew a walk off Valdez. Rays 4 Astros 7: Was this the most painful Rays game you’ve ever watched? The improbable development of Framber Valdez, both as a pitcher and conversationalist, continues. Smiling isn’t Valdez’s only habit. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. Enoli Paredes #60. Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) on the ground after getting hit by a pitch from Oakland Athletics Mike Minor during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) comes around second base as Kyle Tucker singled on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Mark Canha during the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. Framber Valdez (born November 19, 1993) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Position: Pitcher Bats: Left • Throws: Left 5-11, 239lb (180cm, 108kg) . Díaz took a slight step toward the mound and hurled some angry words toward Valdez. The left-hander also was able to shake off a brief but bizarre exchange with Rays slugger Yandy Díaz in the sixth inning that threatened to derail his outing. Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) pitches with Oakland Athletics Marcus Semien on first base during the third inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. ", Astros to start Valdez, McCullers vs. Rays in ALCS, MLB Playoffs Daily: Can Braves eliminate Dodgers, plus climactic Astros-Rays Game 7, Astros rekindle memories of '04 Red Sox in ALCS, 'Dangerous' Seager hits 2 HRs, L.A. stays alive, Braves' Minter K's 7 in 3 innings in starting debut, Ex-Angels employee indicted in Skaggs' OD death, MLB players extend COVID-free streak to 47 days, Braves rookie outduels Kershaw as L.A. on brink, Passan: MLB's most wonderful 2020 playoffs moment? Alyson Footer is a national correspondent for MLB.com. Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. in the dugout before the start of the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. He induced 15 swings and misses on his curveball -- the most swinging strikes on that particular pitch in a postseason game since MLB began pitch tracking in 2008. Houston Astros Carlos Correa (1) puts his hand to his ear as he rounded third base after his home run during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. He joined the Houston Chronicle in 1990 after stints at the Dallas bureau of United Press International (1984-90), the Waco Tribune-Herald (1978-84) and the Tyler Morning Telegraph (1975-78). It's the playoffs. It’s my way of staying loose, my way of having fun out there on the mound and not getting too tight. He has thrown at least seven innings in seven of his 13 outings this season, including the playoffs. Framber Valdéz. “We took care of these three games, and now we’ve got to take care of one more. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. It's the playoffs. It was a puzzling reaction, given Díaz had just succeeded where many of his teammates had not -- taking ball four off a Valdez curveball. Before game one Homin Lee wrote about Valdez’s approach here at DRaysBay. His limited time with the Brewers, however, enabled him to pick up the curveball he has used to such good effect this season. Framber Valdez has been baffling opponents with his curveball the entirety of the 2020 season. “You can never trust any kind of lead in baseball,” Valdez said. Hold on to your hats, friends, we have a game 7. Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) between pitches during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. Lance McCullers Jr. #43. It's baseball. Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) reacts after Oakland Athletics Khris Davis' home run during the second inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. The Houston Astros bullpen during the third inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. Valdez throws Rays a curve (a lot of them). That performance, along with Greinke’s recent struggles, moved him into position to start ahead of the veteran righthander in the division series. Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) in the bullpen before the start of the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium. Zack Greinke #21. This website is not directly or indirectly affiliated, associated, or connected in any way to Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League or the National Hockey League.
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