#houston-astros

#houston-astros

The Atlanta Braves continue the homestand Friday evening with a three game set against the Houston Astros. The fourth-place Braves enter play with a 65-81 record and look to bounce back after coming off a series loss against the Chicago Cubs. Unfortunately for Atlanta, the Astros have a much more impressive 79-68 record and are tied at first in the AL West.

TORONTO -- Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia exited Tuesday's game at Toronto in the second inning with an apparent injury. AJ Blubaugh came on to replace Garcia, who was making his second start after sitting out more than two years while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Garcia threw 27 pitches, 14 for strikes. Garcia motioned to the dugout after throwing an 88 mph changeup to Ernie Clement with two outs in the second.

Brandon Young's pursuit of a perfect game ended in the eighth inning with a slow ground ball by Ramon Urías. Young retired 23 consecutive batters before an error on his throw allowed Urías an infield single.

Matthews' arrival in the major leagues will knock him out of Saturday's MLB All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta after he was selected following a productive first half at Sugar Land.

Kenedy Corona, a 25-year-old outfielder, was recalled by the Astros, filling the roster spot vacated by first baseman Christian Walker, who is on the paternity list.

The Phillies' trip to Houston saw them swept, allowing less than five runs but scoring only one run, becoming only the 10th team in MLB history to do so.