AJ Blubaugh Set to Pitch Game 1 for Houston Astros

RHP AJ Blubaugh gets the nod to start Game 1 of the wild-card round for the Houston Astros as they host the Chicago White Sox. Blubaugh pitched in 64 games during the regular season, recording a 3.66 ERA with 94 strikeouts in 96 innings. Both teams are deploying bullpen games to open the series as the Astros look to build momentum after finishing the regular season with an 81-81 record and securing the AL West division title.