Lance McCullers Jr. made his long-awaited return to Major League Baseball after a 30-month absence, starting for the Houston Astros against the Chicago White Sox. He threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings, demonstrating resilience following surgeries for his right flexor tendon and a bone spur. Despite the Astros losing 5-4, McCullers showcased strong physical performance and pivotal moments of pitching under pressure. He expressed pride in his comeback journey, acknowledging the challenges and emphasizing the need to improve pitching efficiency moving forward.
"I was happy with the overall stuff. Physically, I felt strong through the game," McCullers told reporters. "Very grateful to just be back out with the team and be an active member."
"It has been a very long road for me. It's been a grind to get back to this point," McCullers said. "I know that I have to do a better job of controlling the pitch count and getting quick outs and things like that..."
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