THE ASTROS IN THE WORLD SERIES
Astros’ Framber Valdez had a shaky start in a 6-2 World Series Game 1 loss to the Braves
Posted on · Valdez allowed one run in eight sterling innings of a win over the Red Sox in Game 5 of the ALCS, giving the Astros optimism that he could help stabilize a rotation rocked by the loss of staff ace Lance McCullers Jr. Instead, he permitted a playoff career-high five runs while getting just six outs in a 6-2 loss.