Gomez (Intercostal) Starting In Game 5, Batting 5th

Carlos Gomez will play through his intercostal injury again on Wednesday for Game 5 of the ALDS against the Kansas City Royals.

After not starting in Game 1, the Houston Astros outfielder has been able to play in the last three games. Gomez is 3-for-9 with 1 HR and 2 RBI so far this postseason. He will bat fifth in the Houston lineup.

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The Astros failed to finish the series off on Monday when the Royals tallied off seven unanswered runs in the eighth and ninth inning after being down 6-2. Collin McHugh will try to advance the Astros to the ALCS with a victory on the mound while Johnny Cueto attempts to shut it down for the Royals.

The Astros' full lineup: Jose Altuve 2B, George Springer RF, Carlos Correa SS, Colby Rasmus LF, Evan Gattis DH, Carlos Gomez CF, Luis Valbuena 3B, Chris Carter 1B, Jason Castro C.