Framber Valdez, making his fourth straight opening-day start, and maybe his last with the Astros, started his contract year with an opening-day gem vs. the Mets

Framber Valdez tossed seven shutout innings and the new-look Houston Astros claimed a 3-1 victory over the visiting New York Mets on Thursday.

The Houston Astros toppled the New York Mets 3-1 on Thursday to kick off the season on a positive note. The Mets had a chance to tie the game in the top of the ninth inning but Josh Hader struck out Juan Soto to end the game.