The Houston Astros are turning to a talented pitcher in hopes of taking Game 4, along with the ALDS, from the Chicago White Sox.
As Game 4 of the ALDS between the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox has been pushed back a day due to inclement weather, Houston’s Dusty Baker has made a pretty notable announcement ahead of the eventual meeting between the two teams.
Baker is making the choice and going all in on winning the ALDS as they are handing Game 4’s start right on over to Lance McCullers Jr. José Urquidy was initially slated to be Houston’s starter, but McCullers will be rested and likely gives the Astros the best shot at winning.
The Houston Astros are turning to Lance McCullers Jr. for game 4 against the Chicago White Sox
The Astros are looking to end this series and McCullers could certainly help them do that. When he last faced off against the White Sox earlier in this series, McCullers threw 104 pitches and got through 6.2 innings, allowing just four hits while striking out four batters.
He didn’t allow a run. He didn’t make any errors.
McCullers looked sharp against the White Sox and Chicago should be concerned that he could have a similar performance again when game 4 rolls around.
And of course, if Houston somehow is unable to win Game 4, for whatever reason, gGme 5 is back in Minute Maid Park. Should that game become a necessity, the Astros can then hand things over to Framber Valdez or Urquidy. Baker making a move like this is bold, but it’s not a total gamble for the Astros.