Framber Valdez aims to get Astros back on track vs. Marlins
The Houston Astros entered their weekend interleague series against the Miami Marlins with a healthy nine-game lead in the American League West, a bloated advantage courtesy of a pitching staff that was second in the AL in ERA (3.01), opponent OPS (.638) and opponent batting average (.221). Offensively, the Astros aren't exactly chopped liver. However, the inconsistency of their offensive performances has left plenty to