This makes the record of the Astros' Opening Day starting pitchers in home games 16 wins, 13 losses and 7 no decisions. [3][4] No decisions are only awarded to the starting pitcher if the game is won or lost after the starting pitcher has left the game. [3] Dierker has the best record in Opening Day starts with four wins and no losses. These profiles will also be featured as an eBook exclusively for those signed up for PL+.

[5], The Astros began to play in 1962 as the Houston Colt .45s (their name was changed to the Astros in 1965 when the Houston Astrodome opened as their home ball park). He had a 2-1 record with a 2.95 ERA in seven games started. Astros At A Glance The Houston Astros have had top pitching staffs in the team’s 3-year playoff run, with plenty of depth in the minor league system. They played 25 Opening Day games in the Astrodome after moving there in 1965, and their starting pitchers had a record of 12 wins, 8 losses and 5 no decisions in those games. Due to their many talented starters last season, Urquidy got just one start in the 2019 postseason. Niekro also had one no decision. [3] In their first eight seasons, the Colt .45s / Astros used eight different Opening Day starters. The 24-year-old lefty is 1-3 with a 5.34 ERA in six starts since moving into the rotation. Niekro and Don Wilson share the worst record in Opening Day starts with no wins and two losses each. The first game of the new baseball season for a team is played on Opening Day, and being named the Opening Day starter is an honor, which is often given to the player who is expected to lead the pitching staff that season,[1] though there are various strategic reasons why a team's best pitcher might not start on Opening Day. Their record in Opening Day away games is four wins, eight losses and two no decisions. Each year is linked to an article about that particular Colt .45s / Astros season. He pitched well against the Astros in his second start on Aug. 15, allowing four hits and two runs in six innings, but took the loss in a 2-1 setback. Check the starting lineup and batting order for the Houston Astros on ESPN.com.
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Through 2010, they have played nine Opening Day games there, and their starting pitchers have a record of three wins, four losses and two no decisions in those games. [3], Roy Oswalt has made the most Opening Day starts for the Astros, with eight such starts from 2003 through 2010. His play earned him a spot on the Astros’ postseason roster. Players will be broken up by team and role through starting pitchers, bullpen, lineup, and prospects. Probable Pitchers represent the expected starting pitchers for … In 1970, that streak ended when Larry Dierker made his second Opening Day start. Their first home ball park was Colt Stadium. The 20 starters have a combined Opening Day record of 20 wins, 21 losses and 9 no decisions. 57 of 86 Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) takes a moment before pitching during the first inning of an MLB Wild Card game at Target Field, Tuesday, September 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. What are probable pitchers?

In 2000, they moved to Enron Field (subsequently renamed Astros Field and Minute Maid Park) in Downtown Houston. [3], The Astros have played in three home ball parks. They currently play in the American League West division. Official Releases Probable Pitchers Mission Control Blog Photo Stream RSS News Feed Astros History MLB News MMP Today at Minute Maid Park Astros Gift Cards Fan Features Directions Concessions Gate Opening Times Parking Passes Lost and Found Honda Club Level Astros Team Store Sponsorship Ballpark Tours Special Events Reference Guide A-to-Z Guide [8] Oswalt lost to the St. Louis Cardinals as the Opening Day starter that season. [3], "Dodgers may not start Clayton Kershaw in Sydney", "Houston Astros Opening Day Starters and Results", "Kent slugs homer in first at-bat with Astros", "Edmonds, Walker, Sanders go deep to sink Houston", "Oswalt, Lidge combine to five-hit Marlins", "Bay's two-run homer lifts Pirates over Astros in 10th", "Peavy throws seven strong, drives in two as Padres win", Major League Baseball Opening Day starting pitchers by team, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Houston_Astros_Opening_Day_starting_pitchers&oldid=969646214, Lists of Major League Baseball Opening Day starting pitchers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Their starting pitchers had one win and one loss in their two Opening Day games at Colt Stadium.

[6] Bobby Shantz started their first Opening Day game on April 10, 1962 against the Chicago Cubs at Houston's Colt Stadium and was credited with the win.

Dierker made four Opening Day starts for the Astros, and Joe Niekro and Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan made three apiece. [3] The Astros have advanced to the World Series three times(2005, 2017, 2019). [3][4][7] Three different pitchers have each made five Opening Day starts for the Astros: J. R. Richard (1976–1980), Mike Scott (1987–1991) and Shane Reynolds (1996–2000). You can access every article as it comes out in our Player Profiles 2020 hub here. [2] The Houston Astros have used 21 different Opening Day starting pitchers in their 49 seasons. The Houston Astros have used 21 different Opening Day starting pitchers in their 49 … After starting the season in Double-A, Urquidy made his way up to the MLB level.