It's a battle of spot starters tonight in Houston.TV: Roots Sports SW, MLB.TV
Radio: KBME 790 AM, KLAT 1010 AM
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Pitching matchup
Preview
The Astros are in first place in the West and sit a half game behind the Cardinals for the best record in baseball. I would imagine most Astros fans are pinching themselves to make sure the standing are real. Houston's stretch of prosperity will be tested with a spot start from Samuel Deduno. Deduno was beat out in Spring Training for a starting spot by Roberto Hernandez and Asher Wojciechowski. He made the decision tough, allowing just 5 earned runs in 16 innings pitched this spring. Four of the earned runs came in his…
