The Houston Astros will start rookie Luis Garcia against the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the ALCS on Friday night, manager Dusty Baker announced on Thursday afternoon.
Garcia, 24, left Game 2 of the series on Saturday with right knee discomfort, one batter into the second inning, and has only pitched 3.2 innings this postseason due to the injury and ineffectiveness. He's given up 10 runs on seven hits and six walks. Baker declared him ready after Garcia adjusted his delivery during bullpen work and is hopeful the righty can pitch the Astros into the World Series.