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Blubaugh to open Wild Card Game 1 for Astros; Brown expected to start Game 2

The Houston Astros are handing the ball to rookie right-hander AJ Blubaugh to open the first game of their American League Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Blubaugh will serve as an opener at Daikin Park after recently making a brief relief appearance against the Athletics.

Hunter Brown is lined up to take the mound for the second game of the matchup on normal rest, with Hayden Wesneski positioned as a candidate for a potential third game.

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