The Houston Astros (11-13-3) host the St. Louis Cardinals (16-9-2) in their Grapefruit League finale.
RHP Cristian Javier (0-0) will start for the Astros vs. Cardinals RHP Michael McGreevy (0-3).
MR. CRISTIAN: Today will be RHP Cristian Javier’s third start of the Spring in an official game and his fourth start overall (includes his March 3 exhibition game start vs. Venezuela).
In his last start on March 15 vs. MIA, Javier hurled 4.0 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while tallying five strikeouts.
Javier, who was limited to just eight starts in 2025 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, is 35-22 in his career with a 3.66 ERA (219ER/538IP). In his career, Javier has held opponents to a .203 (397×1956) batting average, which is tops among all AL pitchers since 2020 (min. 525 IP).
He’s also helped author several notable moments in his career, starting a combined no-hitter in Game 4 of the 2022 World Series, as well as a combined no-hitter in June of that season at Yankee Stadium.
Javier has been stellar in the post season, going 6-2 in 17 app. with a 2.68 ERA. In 43.2 postseason innings, he has allowed just 22 hits while tallying 60 K’s
TODAY’S POTENTIAL RELIEVERS: RHP Roddery Munoz, RHP AJ Blubaugh, LHP Steven Okert, RHP Christian Roa, RHP Logan VanWey.
VS. THE CARDS: Today is the Astros sixth matchup of the Spring vs. the Cardinals. HOU is 1-4 vs. STL this Spring.
The two clubs will face off in the regular season in a three-game set the weekend of April 17-19 at Daikin Park in Houston.
UP NEXT: Following today’s game, the Astros will return to Houston. On Monday and Tuesday, they will play games vs. the Triple A Sugar Land Space Cowboys at Daikin Park ahead of the 2026 season opener vs. the Angels on Thursday, March 26.
Game Info
Game Date/Time: Sunday, March 22, 11:05 a.m. CST
Location: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, FL
TV: Space City Home Network
Streaming: SCHN+
Radio: KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2
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