The Houston Astros have won eight of their last 11 and look to be close to finally getting things fully on track as the heat of the summer approaches.

Framber Valdez delivers a masterful 83-pitch complete game, marking his 9th career complete game, as the Astros take down the Rays 2-1.

Framber Valdez, Yanier Diaz Team Up As Astros Dump Rays originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Tampa Bay Rays were feeling pretty good about themselves after Thursday night's 13-3 bashing of the Houston Astros. Well, that good feeling disappeared as Astros left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez threw a nine-inning masterpiece.