Graveman (5-6) allowed only two earned runs on five hits over eight-plus innings in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Astros. He struck out three.
Although he had to be bailed out after getting into some trouble to start the ninth, the 25-year-old was masterful overall, throwing 66 of 93 pitches for strikes and notching first-pitch strikes on 23 of the 28 batters he faced. It was Graveman's fourth quality start over his last five trips to the mound, and a continuation of an extended stretch of improved performance that's seen him bring his ERA down well over a full run to 4.37 since June 4. After a rough start that saw his record at 1-6 after a May 19 loss to the Yankees, Graveman has now won four consecutive decisions and will try to carry the positive momentum into the second half of the season.