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HOUSTON ASTROS (15-6-3) vs. atlanta braves (10-13-1)RHP Gerrit Cole (2-0, 1.42) vs. RHP Aníbal Sánchez (0-1, 13.50)

SUnDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 • fitteam ballpark of the palm beaches • west palm beach, FL • 1:05 p.m. ET • kbme 790 am • at&t sportsnet

astros spring training roster

pitchers (16)45 Gerrit Cole RHP47 Chris Devenski RHP53 Ken Giles RHP61 Jandel Gustave RHP36 Will Harris RHP51 James Hoyt RHP60 Dallas Keuchel LHP43 Lance McCullers Jr. RHP31 Collin McHugh RHP50 Charlie Morton RHP41 Brad Peacock RHP62 Brady Rodgers RHP30 Héctor Rondón RHP29 Tony Sipp LHP38 Joe Smith RHP35 Justin Verlander RHP

CATCHERS (3+1)44 Tim Federowicz*11 Evan Gattis 16 Brian McCann 12 Max Stassi

infielders (8)27 Jose Altuve 2 Alex Bregman1 Carlos Correa 28 J.D. Davis9 Marwin Gonzalez 10 Yuli Gurriel 23 AJ Reed 13 Tyler White

outfielders (5)21 Derek Fisher18 Tony Kemp6 Jake Marisnick 22 Josh Reddick 4 George Springer

* - Non-roster invitee

UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS (ALL TIMES EASTERN)Date Time Opponent Pitchers Radio/TelevisionMonday, March 19 1:05 New York (NL) RHP Justin Verlander (0-1, 2.40) vs. LHP Steven Matz (0-3, 10.80) KBME/AT&T SportsNetTuesday, March 20 SCHEDULED OFF DAYWednesday, March 21 1:05 at Washington RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (2-0, 0.71) vs. TBA KBME/ESPN2Thursday, March 22 1:05 Miami RHP Charlie Morton (1-0, 0.93) vs. TBA KBME/none

toDAY’s game: The 2017 World Series Champion Houston Astros will host the Braves today for an afternoon contest at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches...Houston will start RHP Gerrit Cole (2-0) opposite Braves starter RHP Anibal Sanchez (0-1).

cole train: RHP Gerrit Cole (2-0), who is making his fifth start of Spring Training today, is coming off a 4.0-inning performance on March 13 at NYM...Cole was acquired by Houston from Pittsburgh this offseason on Jan. 13, in exchange for RHP Michael Feliz, OF Jason Martin, IF Colin Moran and RHP Joe Musgrove.

today’s Relievers: Scheduled to follow RHP Gerrit Cole today are: RHP Collin McHugh, LHP Tony Sipp, RHP Hector Rondon, LHP Kent Emanuel, LHP Buddy Boshers and RHP Jacob Dorris.

astros extras: The following minor league players will be available for the Astros in today’s game: SS Jonathan Arauz (#91), LHP Buddy Boshers (#52), SS Alex De Goti (#93), OF Bryan De la Cruz (#92), RHP Jacob Dorris (#82), LHP Kent Emanuel (#94), C Chuckie Robinson (#95) and 2B Nick Tanielu (#81).

astros on tv: AT&T SportsNet Southwest will broadcast today’s game vs. the Braves and tomor-row’s game vs. the Mets live in Houston with Kevin Eschenfelder and Mike Stanton on the call...both games are scheduled to start at 1:05 p.m. ET (12:05 p.m. CT)...ESPN will carry the Astros March 21 game vs. the Nationals live...MLB Network will air the Astros split-squad game against the Red Sox in Fort Myers on March 24 live at 1:05 p.m. ET.

on the airwaves: Today’s game will be aired on the radio in Houston live at 12:05 p.m. CT on KBME SportsTalk 790 AM...the dynamic duo of Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will be on the call...the game can also be heard live on MLB.com, SiriusXM and on the MLB At-Bat App...RADIO IN WPB: Today’s game can also be heard live in West Palm Beach, FL...Saturday and Sunday Astros Spring Training games are being carried live in West Palm Beach on 93.3 FM WAVE.

yesterday’s comeback: The Astros stormed back from a six-run 9th-inning deficit yesterday at MIA to tie the Marlins 6-6 at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla...SS Anibal Sierra (2x2) had the big hit for Houston, a game-tying grand slam with two outs in the 9th inning...RHP Charlie Morton started for Houston, tossing 4.2 innings, while allowing just one earned run on three hits.

today’s roster moves: The Astros made a round of roster moves this morning, reassigning OF Jon Kemmer, IF Jack Mayfield, C Garrett Stubbs and OF Kyle Tucker to minor league camp...the Astros also optioned RHP Francis Martes to minor league camp...following the moves, the Astros Spring Training roster now stands at 33 players.

action in minor league camp: Astros relievers RHP Joe Smith and RHP Ken Giles are scheduled to pitch an inning each in minor league games against the Mets today at the Astros complex...Smith will start for the Triple A team, while Giles will start for Double A.

best in baseball: At 15-6 (.714), the Astros have the best record in baseball this spring, followed by the Brewers (15-7, .682) and Cubs (14-8, .636)...in the standings, Houston leads the Grapefruit League by 2.0 games over the Marlins (12-7, .632) and Red Sox (13-8, .619).

quick start: Astros starters this spring have combined for a 1.60 ERA (13ER/73IP) across their 24 Spring Training starts...as a whole, the Astros pitching staff has posted a 3.07 ERA (73ER/214.1IP).

guest instructors: Hall of Famer and Astros execu-tive advisor Nolan Ryan arrived in West Palm Beach yesterday and will be in camp through March 20...Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Enos Cabell, Rich Dauer and Phil Garner have all served as guest instructors at various times this Spring Training.

30 clubs in 30 days: MLB Network will be at Astros Spring Training camp tomorrow for their annual “30 Clubs in 30 Days” feature...Fran Charles and Al Leiter will be at Astros camp conducting interviews and field reports...fans can tune in to MLB Network on Monday at 7 p.m. ET to watch the Astros 30 Clubs in 30 Days segment.

gold rush: Fans will have their first chance to purchase exclusive Astros gold merchandise at the Astros Gold Rush retail event, which will take place at the Union Station Team Store in Minute Maid Park, beginning at midnight tonight...the special gold items are part of the Gold Program from New Era and Ma-jestic, commemorating the 2017 Astros World Series Championship.

video uploads: Video highlights, b-roll and postgame sound bites will be uploaded to MLBPressbox.com following most games and throughout Spring Training for media to download.

2018 SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE/RESULTSDay Date Opponent Site FINAL astros POR OPPONENT POR SAVE

Friday&^ February 23 Washington W. PALM BEACH W 3-2 Dorris (1-0) Dragmire (0-1) Hauschild (1)Saturday&^# February 24 Atlanta W. PALM BEACH W 6-1 McHugh (1-0) Newcomb (0-1) -Sunday^# February 25 St. Louis Jupiter W 7-3 Cole (1-0) Mikolas (0-1) -Monday&@ February 26 New York (NL) W. PALM BEACH W 8-7 McCurry (1-0) Bashlor (1-1) -Monday# February 26 Miami Jupiter L 0-11 Martes (0-1) Ureña (1-0) -Tuesday@ February 27 New York (NL) Port St. Lucie W 8-2 Peacock (1-0) Matz (0-1) -Wednesday&@ February 28 Minnesota (ss) W. PALM BEACH L 2-4 Boshers (0-1) Romero (1-0) Littell (2)Thursday&@ March 1 Boston W. PALM BEACH W 10-5 Guduan (1-0) Smith (0-1) -Friday&^ March 2 New York (NL) (ss) W. PALM BEACH T 7-7 - - -Saturday&^ March 3 Washington W. PALM BEACH L 1-8 Ramsey (0-1) Kintzler (1-0) -Sunday#^ March 4 St. Louis Jupiter W 4-1 Peacock (2-0) Wacha (0-1) McCurry (1)Monday&@ March 5 Miami W. PALM BEACH W 5-3 Harris (1-0) Despaigne (1-1) Valdez (1)Tuesday# March 6 Washington W. Palm Beach W 10-5 Morton (1-0) Cole (0-1) -Tuesday@ March 6 New York (NL) Port St. Lucie L 5-9 Armenteros (0-1) Bashlor (2-1) -Wednesday@ March 7 Miami W. PALM BEACH L 6-7 Ferrell (0-1) Mazza (1-0) Guerra (2)Thursday@ March 8 Atlanta Lake Buena Vista W 6-4 McCurry (2-0) Winkler (0-1) -Friday^ March 9 St. Louis W. PALM BEACH W 4-2 Peacock (3-0) Brebbia (0-1) Devenski (1)Saturday^ March 10 Washington W. PALM BEACH T 2-2 - - -Sunday^ March 11 New York (NL) Port St. Lucie W 5-2 McCullers Jr. (1-0) deGrom (0-1) Hoyt (1)Monday March 12 No Game ScheduledTuesday@ March 13 New York (NL) (ss) Port St. Lucie W 6-1 Cole (2-0) Syndergaard (0-2) -Wednesday@ March 14 St. Louis W. PALM BEACH L 1-3 Verlander (0-1) Wainwright (1-0) Tuivailala (1)Thursday@ March 15 Washington W. Palm Beach W 12-3 Keuchel (1-0) Milone (0-1) -Friday^ March 16 New York (AL) Tampa W 2-0 McCullers (2-0) Montgomery (1-2) Armenteros (1)Saturday^ March 17 Miami Jupiter T 6-6 - - -Sunday&^ March 18 Atlanta W. PALM BEACH 1:05 pmMonday&@ March 19 New York (NL) W. PALM BEACH 1:05 pmTuesday March 20 No Game ScheduledWednesday$@ March 21 Washington W. Palm Beach 1:05 pmThursday@ March 22 Miami W. PALM BEACH 1:05 pmFriday@ March 23 Minnesota Fort Myers 1:05 pmFriday March 23 Washington W. Palm Beach 6:05 pmSaturday#^ March 24 Boston Fort Myers 1:05 pmSunday^ March 25 Miami (ss) Jupiter 1:05 pmMonday^ March 26 Milwaukee Minute Maid Park 7:10 pmTuesday March 27 Milwaukee Minute Maid Park 1:10 pmAll times local &AT&T SportsNet SW ^KBME-AM #MLB Network @tape delayed KBME-AM $ESPN2

PITCHER DAY-BY-DAYS:GERRIT COLEDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/25 at STL (W1) 2.0 0 0 0 0 23/2 vs. NYM 3.0 2 1 1 2 23/7 vs. MIA 3.2 4 0 0 1 43/13 at NYM (W2) 4.0 4 1 1 2 7

chris devenskiDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/27 at NYM 1.0 2 1 1 0 23/2 vs. NYM 1.0 1 1 0 0 13/5 vs. MIA 1.1 0 0 0 0 23/9 vs. STL (S1) 1.0 1 0 0 0 03/11 at NYM (H1) 1.0 2 1 0 0 2

KEN GILESDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/26 vs. NYM 1.0 1 0 0 0 13/2 vs. NYM (BS1) 0.2 3 4 0 0 03/6 at WSH 1.0 0 0 0 1 23/9 vs. STL 1.0 0 0 0 0 13/13 at NYM (H1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0

WILL HARRISDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/26 at MIA 0.1 1 3 2 1 03/2 vs. NYM (H1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 03/5 vs. MIA (W1) 1.0 0 0 0 1 13/7 vs. MIA (H2) 1.0 1 0 0 0 23/10 vs. WSH (H3) 1.0 0 0 0 0 23/14 vs. STL 1.0 0 0 0 0 0

JAMES HOYTDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/26 at MIA 1.2 4 4 4 1 03/1 vs. BOS 1.0 0 0 0 0 13/3 vs. WAS 1.0 1 0 0 1 03/6 at WSH 0.2 2 2 2 0 03/8 at ATL (BS1) 1.0 3 3 2 0 13/11 at NYM (S1) 1.0 1 0 0 0 23/14 vs. STL 1.0 0 0 0 0 13/17 at MIA 1.0 1 0 0 0 2

dallas keuchelDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K3/5 vs. MIA 1.2 4 2 2 1 33/10 vs. WSH 3.2 1 0 0 0 53/15 at WSH (W1) 5.0 4 0 0 1 2

FRANCIS MARTESDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/26 at MIA (L1) 1.1 3 3 1 1 13/3 vs. WAS 2.2 1 1 1 1 43/8 at ATL 3.0 2 0 0 1 33/13 at NYM 2.1 1 0 0 2 5

LANCE MCCULLERS JR.Date/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/28 vs. MIN 2.0 0 0 0 0 33/5 vs. MIA (H1) 2.2 1 0 0 2 23/11 at NYM (W1) 3.2 4 1 1 1 53/16 at NYY (W2) 4.1 1 0 0 1 5

collin mchughDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/24 vs. ATL (W1) 2.0 1 0 0 1 53/1 vs. BOS (BS1) 1.2 4 3 3 0 13/6 at NYM 3.0 3 3 2 1 23/15 at WSH 1.0 0 0 0 0 3

charlie mortonDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K3/1 vs. BOS 2.0 2 0 0 0 13/6 at WSH (W1) 3.0 3 0 0 0 63/17 at MIA 4.2 3 4 1 3 4

brad peacockDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/27 at NYM (W1) 2.0 1 0 0 2 33/4 at STL (W2) 2.0 0 0 0 0 33/9 vs. STL (W3) 2.0 1 1 1 0 03/13 at NYM (H1) 1.0 2 0 0 0 13/17 at MIA 1.1 1 0 0 1 3

HECTOR RONDONDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/26 vs. NYM 0.2 4 4 4 1 13/15 at WSH 1.0 0 0 0 0 3

TONY SIPPDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/26 vs. NYM (H1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 13/1 vs. BOS 1.0 0 0 0 0 03/4 at STL (H2) 1.0 1 0 0 0 13/7 vs. MIA (BS1) 0.2 4 4 4 1 03/10 vs. WSH (H3) 1.0 1 0 0 1 13/14 vs. STL 1.0 0 0 0 1 1

JOE SMITHDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/28 vs. MIN 1.0 1 2 0 0 03/4 at STL (H1) 1.0 2 1 1 1 13/7 vs. MIA (H2) 1.1 1 0 0 0 03/11 at NYM (H3) 1.0 0 0 0 0 13/15 at WSH 1.0 0 0 0 0 1

justin verlanderDate/Opp IP H R ER BB K2/26 vs. NYM 2.0 0 0 0 0 43/3 vs. WAS 3.0 2 0 0 0 53/9 vs. STL 5.0 2 1 1 0 83/14 vs. STL 5.0 8 3 3 1 4