Astros' Lance McCullers: Grounds Angels

McCullers (2-0) allowed three hits and three walks while striking out eight over 6.2 innings in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Angels.

McCullers generated 13 swings and misses and had his secondary stuff working Thursday. He held the Angels hitless until the fifth and ceded just three singles before leaving the game. The 23-year-old right-hander has punched out 31 batters while walking just six over 24 innings.