Cole’s pitch count ran high in his start Sunday against Kansas City, where he completed five innings, tying his season low for innings pitched. His 146 strikeouts on the season lead all Astros.
Font pitched 5 2/3 innings against the Yankees on Saturday -- his first career win and longest outing in his 26th Major League appearance (fourth start). Since joining the Rays, he is 1-1 with a 1.63 ERA in eight appearances (four starts).