Astros, Braves begin series with young starters on mound

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After three consecutive rough outings by their rotation, the Houston Astros were bolstered by the performances of right-handers Ronel Blanco and Cristian Javier over the final two games of their three-game weekend series with the Texas Rangers.

Houston hopes that trend continues as it opens a three-game interleague series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.