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Blubaugh to start Astros' Wild Card Game 1 opener
Original: Blubaugh to open Wild Card Game 1 for Astros; Brown expected to start Game 2
The Houston Astros have named Blubaugh as their starting pitcher for Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series, with Hunter Brown expected to take the mound for Game 2. The announcement sets the rotation for Houston's playoff opener as the club begins its postseason run, with fans and analysts weighing the pitching choices ahead of the best-of-three series.
Why now: The Astros have just announced their playoff rotation for the Wild Card Series, prompting debate over the pitching decisions.
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