Cristian Javier Takes the Mound Against Diamondbacks

RHP Cristian Javier (1-5, 6.45 ERA) is set to start for the first-place Houston Astros (72-69) in the opening game of a three-game weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Daikin Park. The Astros enter the contest holding a slim 2.0-game lead over the Texas Rangers in the AL West standings.