Houston finally broke through a 2-2 stalemate in the ninth inning against closer Jhoan Duran, who allowed a one-out walk and ...

Framber Valdez sets the Astros strikeout record with 12 punch outs in just five innings, surpassing even Nolan Ryan’s best starts in Houston.

34 strikeouts); Astros: Ryan Gusto (3-1, 2.93 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 29 strikeouts) Astros -118, Royals -102; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros host the Kansas City Royals on ...

Rookie right-hander Ryan Gusto (1-0, 1.13 ERA) will make his first career start for the Astros on Saturday ... a 2.08 ERA and 33 strikeouts across 34 2/3 innings. His strikeout rate dipped ...