When the Mets meet the Astros on March 27 in Houston, one pitcher will be making his fourth career Opening Day start. The other will be making his fifth career start of any kind. While it’s a notable contrast in experience,

Framber Valdez is going to make his fourth consecutive opening-day start for the Houston Astros. Manager Joe Espada told reporters that Valdez will take the mound when the Astros host the New York Mets on March 27.

Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday. In the Astros' opener last season against the New York Yankees at home,