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.

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

Starting pitcher Cristian Javier left Sunday's series finale vs. the Baltimore Orioles at Daikin Park due to illness, the Houston Astros announced. Javier threw just 50 pitches over 3.0 innings before his exit, allowing one earned run on three hits and no walks. Cristian Javier left today's game due to illness.