Cristian Javier was just what the Houston Astros needed Wednesday.
After Lance McCullers Jr. allowed five home runs in Tuesday's loss in Game 3 of the 2022 World Series, Javier turned in a brilliant performance while spearheading a combined no-hitter in Houston's 5-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Wednesday's Game 4.
"He was electric," manager Dusty Baker told reporters. "Calm and cool."
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