Hunter Brown Takes the Mound Friday with Astros' AL West Destiny on the Line

Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown is set to take the mound Friday in West Sacramento for a crucial late-season outing. With Houston holding its fate in its own hands for the AL West division title, Brown leads off a taxed rotation missing injured starter Cristian Javier. The Astros need a deep performance from Brown after failing to get three innings from any starting pitcher in two of their last three games.