Valencia went 2-for-4 with an RBI infield single in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.
Valencia is getting a crack at the everyday first base job after initially projecting to platoon with Dan Vogelbach at the position. The veteran infielder has rightfully earned a reputation as a terror against southpaws, but he's steadily improved against right-handed pitching over the last two seasons as well. Notably, both of his singles Tuesday came against right-handers Lance McCullers, Jr. and Luke Gregerson.