Lance McCullers Jr. Delivers Encouraging Four-Inning Spring Outing

Lance McCullers Jr. turned in a positive performance against the Pirates, tossing four innings while allowing just one run on three hits. He struck out one and walked three, focusing on refining his cutter and fastball command, with his velocity reaching 94.4 mph. McCullers appears to be firmly in the mix for the Astros' starting rotation, with the team currently evaluating whether to utilize a five or six-man setup to begin the 2026 season.