Astros Make Slight Rotation Change For World Series Game 3

It will be a slight rotation change for the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night. 

The Astros and Dusty Baker will turn to Lance McCullers Jr. to start Game 3 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. 

It's a slight change because the Astros used Cristian Javier in Game 3 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees, while saving McCullers for the clinching Game 4. 

Lance McCullers Jr. will start Game 4 of the ALCS. pic.twitter.com/Yn4WkHJqgM

— Houston Astros (@astros) October 21, 2022

Lance McCullers Jr. will pitch in the World Series tonight for the first time since 2017 game 7. pic.twitter.com/YcggVxbsFM

— MLB Metrics (@MLBMetrics) October 31, 2022

McCullers has made two starts this postseason, compiling a strong 2.45 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 11 innings. The Astros have won both games he's started this postseason. 

It's likely that Javier will start in Game 4 on Tuesday, although the Astros may consider bringing in Justin Verlander on short rest instead. 

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