Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports that the Houston Astros will start right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. in Game 1 of the ALDS against the White Sox. McCullers led the Astros with 13 wins and a WAR value of 3.5. His advanced numbers are pretty in line with his 3.16 ERA considering his 3.39 xERA and 3.52 FIP.
Dusty Baker said Lance McCullers will start Game 1 for the Astros on Thursday and Framber Valdez will start Game 2 on Friday.
The Astros have won his last four starts against the White Sox, and in two meetings this season, they outscored Chicago 15-3.