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.

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday's 12-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness, and he was replaced by Shawn Dubin in the fourth inning after the veteran allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts.