Houston Chronicle · May 2, 2015
Samuel Deduno to get another turn in Astros rotation
Righthander Samuel Deduno, who threw four solid innings of one-run ball in his spot start Friday night against the Mariners, will start Wednesday night against the Rangers at Minute Maid Park. He held the Mariners to three hits and one run with two walks and four strikeouts over four innings while throwing a season-high 61 pitches, 41 for strikes.
“I thought he competed very well,” Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. “I think he had quite a few first-pitch strikes. I think his fastball was in the zone, which helped his breaking ball.
Deduno has posted a 2.70 ERA this season pitching primarily as the long reliever. The 61 pitches were his most since he threw 54 pitchers on April 9.