At a critical stage of the season, you need your players to be healthy. Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has been ruled out of game three against the New York Yankees due to a freak injury. According to Fox 26 Sports Director Mark Berman, the former All-Star was hit in the elbow by a champagne bottle.The incident occurred during the Houston Astros' celebration of their series victory over the Seattle Mariners. The injury comes at a terrible time for the organization. The Astros face the Yankees and Gerrit Cole in game three on Saturday. The Yankees will be relieved to avoid one of Houston's best pitchers.Mark Berman@MarkBermanFox26Lance McCullers Jr says he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the Seattle celebration, so that is why he got pushed back one game. He threw a bullpen today and says everything is fine. Lance will start in game four.1684138Lance McCullers Jr says he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the Seattle celebration, so that is why he got pushed back one game. He threw a bullpen today and says everything is fine. Lance will start in game four.Lance McCullers Jr. will be moved back a day and is now scheduled to face the Yankees in game four.Trevor Knapp@CoversKnappYou can’t make this stuff up. twitter.com/markbermanfox2…Mark Berman@MarkBermanFox26Lance McCullers Jr says he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the Seattle celebration, so that is why he got pushed back one game. He threw a bullpen today and says everything is fine. Lance will start in game four.2138Lance McCullers Jr says he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the Seattle celebration, so that is why he got pushed back one game. He threw a bullpen today and says everything is fine. Lance will start in game four.You can’t make this stuff up. twitter.com/markbermanfox2…KEN@kenamikazeBruh they're partying hard twitter.com/markbermanfox2…Mark Berman@MarkBermanFox26Lance McCullers Jr says he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the Seattle celebration, so that is why he got pushed back one game. He threw a bullpen today and says everything is fine. Lance will start in game four.1690138Lance McCullers Jr says he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the Seattle celebration, so that is why he got pushed back one game. He threw a bullpen today and says everything is fine. Lance will start in game four.Bruh they're partying hard😭 twitter.com/markbermanfox2…Houston fans were left confused and frustrated by another inexplicable injury. Just when things seemed to be going well for the Astros, they were hit with another setback.KK@r8drjustice@MarkBermanFox26 Going to add elbow pads to the goggles they pass out for locker room celebrations.65@MarkBermanFox26 Going to add elbow pads to the goggles they pass out for locker room celebrations.JunoVeroEsq@JunoVero@MarkBermanFox26 @MLBRandomStats Effing kidding me??? always something with him…2@MarkBermanFox26 @MLBRandomStats Effing kidding me??? 😂 always something with him…Evil Shoulda Used Qualls@QuestionsTuck30@MarkBermanFox26 Who the hell throwin champagne bottles? Prolly Neris9@MarkBermanFox26 Who the hell throwin champagne bottles? Prolly NerisPer Sports Illustrated, McCullers spoke about the incident before game three to shed some light on the subject:"It was really no one’s fault. It was just an accident. So, it’s not a huge deal," said McCullers.To make matters worse, the bottle hit McCullers in his throwing arm, which has led to swelling and discomfort.Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has a history of nasty injuriesLance McCullers Jr. of the Houston Astros delivers against the Seattle Mariners in the ALDSLance McCullers Jr. has suffered a series of injuries over the previous five seasons. Most notably, he underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in 2018 and therefore missed the entire 2019 season. He has fought through injuries throughout his MLB career and will be frustrated with this latest setback.Eephus Tosser@EephusTosser@MarkBermanFox26 It was the same elbow that had had Tommy John surgery. It's a pretty gnarly scar and getting hit on it is extremely painful. Glad he's able to pitch in the ALCS.71@MarkBermanFox26 It was the same elbow that had had Tommy John surgery. It's a pretty gnarly scar and getting hit on it is extremely painful. Glad he's able to pitch in the ALCS.The Houston Astros have had a lot to celebrate recently. Locking up the best regular-season record in the American League, sweeping the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS and also taking a commanding 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees. The job is still not finished though. They will need two more wins to secure their fourth World Series appearance since 2017.Casey Moore@caseymoore22@MarkBermanFox26 Weird celebrating anything other than a WS win.2@MarkBermanFox26 Weird celebrating anything other than a WS win.Omicron survivor@MaazAAbbasiMD@AstrosfanK @MarkBermanFox26 @brianmctaggart Better yet, don’t celebrate winning the ALCS. That’s not our goal this year.7@AstrosfanK @MarkBermanFox26 @brianmctaggart Better yet, don’t celebrate winning the ALCS. That’s not our goal this year.Fortunately for the Astros, the injury to McCullers does not seem too serious. Christian Javier is expected to start game three. Javier has a 11-9 record with an impressive 2.54 ERA on the season. He averaged over one strikeout per innings pitched and finished the season with an enviable .95 WHIP.KAIRIFORNIAKING@1ChrisG@MarkBermanFox26 Play Javier 5 innnings and urquidy 4 innings rest the relievers for game 41@MarkBermanFox26 Play Javier 5 innnings and urquidy 4 innings rest the relievers for game 4The Houston Astros will hope their momentum can carry them to a victory against the Yankees in the third game. They are yet to lose a postseason game and have a 5-0 record. Game three is set to take place at Yankee Stadium on Saturday.