Astros' Baker goes for 2,000th win as manager

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches from the dugout during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, May 2, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Posted Tuesday, May 3, 2022 10:15 am

Associated Press

Astros manager Dusty Baker tries for his 2,000th win as a major league manager when Houston hosts Seattle. Only 11 skippers have reached the mark so far.

The 72-year-old Baker posted his 1,999th victory when Houston blanked the Mariners 3-0 Monday night.

Baker is in his 25th season as a manager. He had previous stints with the Giants, Cubs, Reds and Nationals.

Cristian Javier (1-0, 1.35 ERA) starts for the Astros against Chris Flexen (1-3, 3.38).

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