Astros' Framber Valdez looks to deliver strong start vs. Cards
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With their rotation beset by injuries, the Houston Astros need left-hander Framber Valdez to be their stopper.
That assignment will continue Monday night when the Astros visit the St. Louis Cardinals to open a three-game series.
Valdez (1-1, 2.50 ERA) threw six shutout innings in a no-decision Tuesday at Seattle in his previous start. He allowed just two hits w