Astros Set Rotation Order for Mariners Series
Houston lines up Lambert, Wesneski, and Brown for a three-game weekend set against Seattle, according to beat reporter Brian McTaggart.
The Houston Astros have set their starting rotation for an upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners. Peter Lambert gets the ball Friday, Hayden Wesneski starts Saturday, and Hunter Brown takes the mound Sunday. The assignment comes from Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart, indicating the club is deploying what he characterizes as their three best current starters. This rotation order is actionable context for game-level pitching matchup models.
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