Bennett Sousa gets first MLB start in Astros bullpen game

The left-hander enters at 1-3 with a 6.27 ERA.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 291 min read

Today's starter: Bennett Sousa. #ChaseTheFight x @Kia https://t.co/Wa10QOH4AV Via @astros on X

What happened: Sousa will open Saturday's game against the Mets. Houston plans to divide the remaining innings among its relievers.

Why it matters: The Astros enter the game 68-67 and leading the AL West. The bullpen assignment tests their pitching depth during a tight division race.

By the numbers: Sousa has a 1-3 record and 6.27 ERA across 18⅔ innings this season. Houston is 68-67 with a minus-42 run differential.

What to watch: Sousa's workload and Houston's relief sequence will shape the bullpen's availability for the series finale.

Sources

@astros 2026-08-29T18:26:11.371949+00:00

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