18 Jordan Lyles, SP

Astros starter Jordan Lyles allowed one run on six hits and a walk over six innings and 96 pitches of a 3-1 win at home Wednesday against the Royals. He struck out three and the bullpen actually did its job.

Lyles (2-1) has had back-to-back solid outings to lower his ERA to 5.40. He's allowed two runs over his last two starts spanning 11 innings with seven Ks. His next start is Tuesday against Colorado. 

Astros starter Jordan Lyles turned in a decent performance but settled for a no-decision Friday night against the Pirates.

Lyles, who made his fourth start of the season, surrendered a solo home run to Andrew McCutchen in the opening frame. He was charged with two runs -- one earned -- and four hits over five innings of work. He struck out four and walked two in a 5-4 defeat.

Lyles has allowed three runs or less in three of his first four starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at home against Kansas City.

The Astros have tweaked their upcoming rotation slightly as they have flip-flopped Jordan Lyles and Erik Bedard, MLB.com reports. 

Bedard, originally expected to start Friday, will start Saturday in Pittsburgh. Lyles was expected to go Saturday originally but will move up to pitch Friday. 

Astros starter Jordan Lyles had his worst start of the season as he failed to make it past the fourth inning Sunday afternoon against the Rangers.

Lyles, who made his third start of the season, surrendered four runs in the third, including a two-run home run to David Murphy. He also gave up three in the fourth and was charged with eight runs and 11 hits over four innings in his first loss of the season. He walked three and struck out one in 97 pitches, 55 for strikes.

Lyles has allowed 13 runs in 14 innings through his three starts. His next start is Saturday at Pittsburgh.