
Davis Mills is dealing with a thumb injury. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images.
The Houston Texans released their injury report on Wednesday and several impact players were on the list. The one garnering the most attention is QB Davis Mills.
Wednesday’s #HOUvsCHI injury report. pic.twitter.com/XZNh132pkQ
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 21, 2022
Mills is dealing with a right thumb injury, which isn't that surprising considering Mills' issues with accuracy on Sunday. On the bright side, Mills practiced fully on Wednesday, so this doesn't look like something that will keep him from playing against Chicago. Mills threw for 177 yards with no TDs or interceptions against Denver.
DT Maliek Collins (knee) and TE Brevin Jordan (ankle) are also dealing with injuries and were unable to participate in practice. Edge rusher Jerry Hughes did not practice on Wednesday (veteran rest day). DB Isaac Young (thigh) also missed practice.
LB Blake Cashman (hip), and Kamu Grugier-Hill (neck) were limited.
The Astros know how to win these games, and it shows
Jun 29, 2025, 4:28 pm
Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer and Framber Valdez tossed six shutout innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Sunday.
Altuve’s 13th home run of the season broke a scoreless tie in the fifth inning. It was his first extra base hit in 34 at bats and the Astros' only extra base hit of the game.
ALTUVE FOR THE LEAD!!!#BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/1rX89783yx
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 29, 2025
Valdez (9-4) struck out six while allowing five hits and two walks.
Starring The Framchise.#BuiltForThis x @budweiserusa pic.twitter.com/sNReaztMjl
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 29, 2025
Only one man reached third base against him. He exited with two on and nobody out in the seventh, but Bryan Abreu replaced him and retired Michael Busch, Vidal Bruján and Ian Happ to work out of trouble.
Abreu pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning. He struck out four of the six men he faced.
Josh Hader retired the side in order in the ninth inning to convert on his franchise record 23rd straight save opportunity to start the season.
Jameson Taillon (7-6) matched zeroes with Valdez until Altuve’s home run on his 107th and final pitch of his outing. He struck out four while giving up five hits and one walk over 4 2/3 innings.
The bullpen trio of Ryan Brasier, Ryan Pressly and Brad Keller held the Astros to two hits over 3 1/3 innings.
Key Moment
Altuve’s fifth inning, two-run homer to break the scoreless tie.
Key Stat
The Astros are unbeaten in their last 11 series, dating back to May 22, going 9-0-2 in that span.
Up Next
The Cubs open a three-game series against the Guardians on Tuesday with LHP Matthew Boyd (7-3 2.65 ERA) against RHP Gavin Williams (5-3 3.68 ERA).
The Astros open a three-game series at the Rockies on Tuesday with LHP Colton Gordon (3-1 3.98 ERA) against RHP Chase Dollander (2-8 6.06 EA).