VERLANDER TO START ASTROS’ SEASON OPENER

Ed Pothul Send an email July 18, 2020
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Dusty Baker has made it official: Justin Verlander will be the Astros opening day starter next Friday against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park.

First pitch is at 8:10 with Astro Launch at 7:35 on KWHI.

The 2019 American League Cy Young Award winner has pitched in two simulated games since the Astros convened for Summer Camp on July 3 after undergoing groin surgery March 17.

While not etched in stone, Baker said Lance McCullers Jr. is currently in line to start the second game of the season over Zack Greinke.

 

The Astros will face the Kansas City Royals, in a pair of exhibition games, Monday and Tuesday.

McCullers will start the first game, which is scheduled for Monday at 7:05 p.m.

Josh James will start the Tuesday afternoon game, which is scheduled for 1:05 p.m.

Monday’s game can be heard live on AM-1280 and FM 101.7, beginning with the pre-game show at 6:50.

 

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Ed Pothul Send an email July 18, 2020
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