Astros Tie 60-Year Record with 17 Starters | Houston Astros News

The Astros just tied a 60-year franchise record by using 17 different starting pitchers in one season — and it all came down to 23-year-old Ethan Pecko, making his major league debut. Called up after a shaky offseason of pitching additions and injuries, Pecko stepped onto the mound under immense pressure, having only pitched at Triple-A before. He lasted 3⅔ innings, gave up two runs, admitted nerves but also pure excitement, and still helped secure a win thanks to a strong bullpen. With their rotation in chaos and ERA among the worst in baseball, Pecko’s debut marks both a hopeful sign and a stark reminder of how deep the Astros’ pitching woes run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47bc42c5cd70afdd