Category: ‘Pitchers’
Houston Astros Call up RHP Hector Ambriz
August 23rd, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Armando Galarraga's brief stint with the Houston Astros at the major league level has come to an end. After going 0-4 with a 7.75 ERA, Galarraga has been designated for assignment and 28 year old Hector Ambriz was recalled to the major league club. In 18 appearances with Triple A Oklahoma city,...
Houston Astros Sign Pitcher Armando Galarraga
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:40 PM
The Houston Astros have signed starting pitcher Armando Galarraga to a minor league deal. While pitching for the Detroit Tigers in 2010, Armando Galarraga pitched 8 2/3 perfect innings against the Cleveland Indians. He lost the perfect game when Indians' SS Jason Donald reached first base safely on a blown...