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Hunter Brown Returns, Faces Valdez as Astros Chase .500

6/16/2026

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Hunter Brown will return on June 16, 2026, to pitch against former teammate Framber Valdez.
The Astros, sitting at 33-40 and hampered by a long injury list, hope to climb above .500 beginning with the June 15 game.
Detroit posted a .860 OPS in June, while Houston counts on Yordan Álvarez’s production to remain competitive.

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Story summary

Hunter Brown will return on June 16, 2026, to pitch against former teammate Framber Valdez.
The Astros, sitting at 33-40 and hampered by a long injury list, hope to climb above .500 beginning with the June 15 game.
Detroit posted a .860 OPS in June, while Houston counts on Yordan Álvarez’s production to remain competitive.