Dallas Keuchel will try and extend the strong performance of Houston's starting pitching of late when the Astros close out a four-game series with the San Diego Padres on Thursday. After Lucas Harrell's shutout on Wednesday, Houston starting pitching have a 2.06 ERA in 70 innings over the last nine games. Harrell's complete game was only the team's second of the season, with Keuchel being the other starter to go a full nine innings. However, the total staff ERA is still among the worst in MLB, at 4.50.
Date / Time: Thursday, June 28, 7:05 p.m. CT
Location: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
TV: Fox Sports Houston
Radio: KTRH 740, KLAT 1010
Probable Starters: Andrew Cashner (3-3) vs. Dallas Keuchel (1-0)
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