Cristian Javier had allowed one run in three innings of his second start since returning from Tommy John surgery.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Reveal Why Cristian Javier Left Sunday's Start Early. The weekend set between the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles was not without storylines.

The Orioles led 1-0 when Javier left the game, plating their only run on a sacrifice fly by Gunnar Henderson in the third. Right-hander Shawn Dubin replaced him and proceeded to give up four earned runs in the fifth, including a three-run homer by Jordan Westburg that put Baltimore up 5-0.