Ex-Astros, University of Houston pitcher Young dies at 51

Former University of Houston and Astros pitcher Anthony Young died at the age of 51 on Tuesday.

Young who played six seasons in the majors — three with the Mets, two with the Cubs and one with the Astros — was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in January. Former Mets teammate Lenny Harris posted on Twitter that Young went into a coma Monday before passing away Tuesday.

Young grew up in Houston and starred at Furr High School, where he was a 10th-round pick of the Montreal Expos in 1984. He opted to attend UH and was selected by the Mets in the 38th round of the 1987 draft.

Baseball fans outside of Houston probably know Young best for an ignominious record, when he lost 27 consecutive decisions from 1992-93. During the streak, in which he was 0-14 as a starter and 0-13 as a reliever, he converted 12 straight save opportunities. The losing streak earned Young an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

Young finished his career at home, playing for the Astros in 1996. He appeared in 28 games out of the bullpen and went 3-3 with a 4.59 ERA.

Indians’ Francona hospitalized

Indians manager Terry Francona missed Tuesday night’s game against Texas after his second trip to the hospital this month.

The team said doctors, for now, have ruled out major health issues and Francona will be monitored the next several weeks.

The 58-year-old Francona left Monday night’s game because he wasn’t feeling well. He spent several hours at Cleveland Clinic and underwent a series of tests.

Francona is expected to return to the dugout Wednesday when the club hosts the Rangers.

White House visit for Cubs unofficial

Manager Joe Maddon and some of the Chicago Cubs will visit the White House on Wednesday, though it’s not an official visit with President Donald Trump.

Maddon said he was going out of respect for the Ricketts family, which owns the Cubs and donated to Trump’s campaign. Maddon said it was voluntary for Cubs players.

The team visited President Barack Obama at the White House as World Series champions in January before the end of his term.