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 game against the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness. Javier allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts before being replaced by Shawn Dubin for the fourth inning.

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.