The Houston Astros may want to work on an extension earlier rather than later with this young All-Star pitcher.

Jason Alexander, coming off two strong starts in a row, pitches against the Orioles as Houston tries to bounce back from near no-hitter.

On Aug. 12, the Houston Astros made several moves with their pitching staff, reinstating relief pitcher Shawn Dubin from the injured list and recalling a second

Currently, Detroit is first in the AL Central, 7.5 games up on the Cleveland Guardians. The Astros are first in the AL West, a half-game in front of the Seattle Mariners. The ‘Stros won two of three against the Tigers in Houston back in April.

Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader will be shut down from throwing for approximately three weeks after the team announced he has been diagnosed with left shoulder capsule strain.

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Peña was 13-for-45 with five extra-base hits in his first 11 games since returning Aug. 1 from a fractured rib. Mauricio Dubón drew the start at shortstop Friday and Jose Altuve moved up to the leadoff spot for the Astros in Peña’s stead.

The Orioles have been held to four hits or fewer 22 times this season, tied with the Pirates for second most in the majors behind the Rangers’ 25. They’ve scored five runs or fewer in 12 straight games since Aug.

After a few successful rehab starts, Lance McCullers Jr could be making his way back to the Astros roster soon.

Hunter Brown pitched into the seventh inning and the Josh Hader-less bullpen held it down to make it three straight series wins for the Astros.