Houston Valdez Strikes Out 11 In Win Over Pirates

Valdez now has 84 strikeouts across 85 innings this season, showing consistent performance on the mound. He recorded a WHIP of 1.06 and maintained an ERA of 3.07 after this game against the Pirates.

Houston’s 8-2 victory was further highlighted by Valdez's ability to control the game, earning his sixth win of the year. His K/9 rate sits at 8.9, reflecting his knack for racking up strikeouts. Valdez also continued his streak of scoring 40+ FanDuel points in six straight games, underlining his recent dominant outings.