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The Houston Astros announced Friday that All-Star left-hander Framber Valdez will start Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.
The 28-year-old Valdez went 17-6 with a 2.82 ERA in 31 regular-season starts this season. He led the American League in innings pitched (201 1/3) and complete games (three).
Valdez will oppose Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (12-7, 2.82 ERA in 26 starts).
Valdez is 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA in two postseason starts this October. Overall, he is 5-2 with a 3.83 ERA in 11 postseason appearances (10 starts) but was roughed up in two World Series starts last year, going 0-1 with a 19.29 ERA against the Atlanta Braves.
Wheeler, 32, is 1-1 with a 1.78 ERA in four career postseason starts, all coming this season for the Phillies.
–Field Level Media