Lance McCullers Jr. Set for Start Against Yankees

RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1, 6.20 ERA) is set to make his fifth regular-season appearance for the Houston Astros tonight against the New York Yankees. Analysts highlight McCullers as a pivotal factor for the Astros, noting that his ability to exploit the Yankees' high whiff rate will be key to the team covering the run line in tonight's matchup at Daikin Park.