Astros vs. Yankees Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 3, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 3, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Houston Astros (62-47) visit the New York Yankees (56-52) on Thursday to kick off a four-game series at Yankee Stadium. The contest begins at 7:15 PM ET. The Astros will look to Cristian Javier (7-2) versus the Yankees and Clarke Schmidt (7-6).

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Houston vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET
  • Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
  • How to Watch on TV: FOX
  • Probable Pitchers: Javier – HOU (7-2, 4.33 ERA) vs Schmidt – NYY (7-6, 4.39 ERA)

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Astros vs. Yankees Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Javier Schmidt
20 GS 21
7-2 W-L 7-6
4.33 ERA 4.39
108 IP 104.2
35 BB 29
103 SO 99

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier

  • His most recent time out was on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when the righty tossed six innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing three hits.
  • In 20 games this season, the 26-year-old has an ERA of 4.33, with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .226 against him.
  • Javier has nine quality starts this season.
  • In one of his 20 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
  • Javier’s team is 13-7-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • In Javier’s 20 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 14 times.

Javier’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Rays Jul. 28 6.0 3 3 3 9 2
at Athletics Jul. 22 5.2 1 2 2 5 6
at Angels Jul. 16 5.0 4 3 3 7 2
at Rangers Jul. 3 4.1 9 8 8 4 0
at Cardinals Jun. 28 4.0 8 6 6 1 1

Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Clarke Schmidt

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 4.39, a 3.41 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.318.
  • He has three quality starts in 21 chances this season.
  • He has five appearances with no earned runs allowed in 22 chances this season.
  • The Yankees are 9-12-0 ATS in Schmidt’s 21 starts with a set spread.
  • Schmidt’s starts went over the run total eight times in 21 games with a set total this season.

Schmidt’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Orioles Jul. 29 5.0 5 3 3 2 1
vs. Royals Jul. 21 5.2 5 3 3 2 1
at Rockies Jul. 15 6.0 3 2 2 8 1
vs. Cubs Jul. 9 0.2 0 0 0 1 0
vs. Orioles Jul. 4 5.0 5 3 3 7 0

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