Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez smiles after shortstop Jeremy Peña threw out Kansas City Royals' Freddy Fermin on a ground ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)