Astros' Dallas Keuchel: Pitches three scoreless in spring debut

Keuchel allowed one hit and struck out one over three scoreless innings Sunday against Washington, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. This was his first game action since last August when he was shut down due to an inflamed left shoulder.

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Houston manager A.J. Hinch said Keuchel's command wasn't as good as it could have been, but the left-hander was efficient against a Nationals lineup that looked very much like the one they'll use during the regular season. Keuchel retired the first six batters before Stephen Drew's dribbler beat an infield shift to lead off the third. If Hinch wants Keuchel to pitch Opening Day, the bearded 29-year-old will get three more spring training starts to build up innings.