Tonight's game against the Cubs will be Russ Ortiz's chance to reassert himself as a starting pitcher for the Astros after nearly a month in the bullpen. The veteran righty owned a 110-82 record over 11 seasons in the majors before joining the Astros in early April but has made just four starts this season.
Out of the bullpen, Ortiz has compiled a streak of 12.1 scoreless innings in his last five appearances bringing his ERA back under 4.00 while allowing ten hits and just four walks to roll his WHIP under 2.00.
With continued success, Ortiz should supplant fellow veteran Brian Moehler, who has been less than stellar in the back of the Houston rotation. To date, Moehler has posted a 6.95 ERA and a 2-4 record over nine starts, which is just not cutting it if the Astros want to stay in ballgames.
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