Cristian Javier and Framber Valdez were never top prospects, but Houston’s Dominican starters are part of a superb group of Astros pitchers starring in the World Series.
Category: Javier, Cristian (1997- )
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‘These Guys Are Nasty’: Houston Thrives With Unexpected Stars
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World Series: Catcher Christian Vazquez Helps Guide Astros to No-Hitter
The New York Times – Sports:Christian Vázquez is still relatively new to the Houston Astros but he helped guided his team’s pitching staff to the second no-hitter in World Series history.
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Christian Javier and Astros Throw Second No-Hitter in World Series History
The New York Times – Sports:Cristian Javier and three relievers shut down the powerful Philadelphia Phillies, tying the World Series and accomplishing a feat that hadn’t happened since 1956.
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ALCS: Astros on Verge of Eliminating Yankees
The New York Times – Sports:Houston’s pitchers combined to allow only three hits in Game 3, keeping their team a perfect 6-0 this postseason.