Astros vs. Yankees Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 4, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 4, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Houston Astros (62-48) visit the New York Yankees (57-52) for an away game at 7:05 PM ET on Friday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Hunter Brown (7-7) to the mound, while Luis Severino (2-5) will get the nod for the Yankees.

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Houston vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, August 4, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
  • Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
  • How to Watch on TV: APLTV
  • Probable Pitchers: Brown – HOU (7-7, 4.12 ERA) vs Severino – NYY (2-5, 7.49 ERA)

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Astros vs. Yankees Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Brown Severino
20 GS 12
7-7 W-L 2-5
4.12 ERA 7.49
111.1 IP 57.2
37 BB 24
126 SO 50

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Hunter Brown

  • The right-hander last appeared on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when he went six innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • The 24-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.12, with 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 20 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .253 batting average against him.
  • Brown is looking for his third quality start in a row.
  • In four of his 20 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
  • The 24-year-old’s 4.12 ERA ranks 39th, 1.302 WHIP ranks 46th, and 10.2 K/9 ranks 14th among qualifying pitchers this season.
  • Brown’s team is 8-12-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • In games Brown has started this season, the teams are 9-11-0 at hitting the over.

Brown’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Rays Jul. 29 6.0 4 2 2 4 2
at Athletics Jul. 23 6.0 6 2 2 4 2
at Rockies Jul. 18 5.1 6 4 4 7 0
vs. Mariners Jul. 7 3.0 8 5 5 8 3
at Rangers Jul. 1 4.0 10 3 3 6 0

Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Severino

  • The right-hander gave up nine earned runs and allowed 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings pitched against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
  • The 29-year-old has pitched to a 7.49 ERA this season with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.7 walks per nine across 12 games.
  • He has earned a quality start three times in 12 starts this season.
  • He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 12 chances this season.
  • The Yankees have a 5-8-0 record against the spread in Severino’s starts.
  • Severino has had 13 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in seven of those outings.

Severino’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Orioles Jul. 30 3.1 10 9 9 5 2
vs. Royals Jul. 23 5.2 8 3 3 5 0
at Angels Jul. 17 6.0 6 1 1 3 3
vs. Orioles Jul. 6 2.2 10 7 7 3 1
at Cardinals Jul. 1 4.0 9 9 7 2 3

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