Astros LHP Framber Valdez (cut) scratched from start

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez was scratched from his start Thursday night against the Texas Rangers with a cut on the index finger of his pitching hand.

Astros rookie RHP Luis Garcia will make the start instead in the series finale in Texas. He opposes Rangers rookie hurler Glenn Otto. The Astros have won two of the first three games.

Astros manager Dusty Baker said the injury occurred when Valdez put his ha