Javier's Time to Turn It Around | Houston Astros News

Houston Astros face a pivotal moment as they battle the Angels in a must-win series to hold onto first place in the AL West. With just two games ahead of the Rangers and playoff hopes on the line, manager Joe Espada turns to Cristian Javier — who’s struggled in August but owns a strong history against LA. Javier needs to sharpen his pitch mix, especially against hitters exploiting his fastball and changeup, to turn things around and snap a two-game skid. This isn’t just another game — it’s a chance to silence the spoiler and keep Houston’s postseason dreams alive. 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/862eacd75214e46c