The Houston Astros (65-49) square off against the Baltimore Orioles (70-43) on the road on Wednesday starting at 7:05 PM ET. The probable starters are Jack Flaherty (8-6) for the Orioles and Cristian Javier (7-2) for the Astros.
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Baltimore vs. Houston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Flaherty – BAL (8-6, 4.28 ERA) vs Javier – HOU (7-2, 4.39 ERA)
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Orioles vs. Astros Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Flaherty | Javier | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 21 |
| 8-6 | W-L | 7-2 |
| 4.28 | ERA | 4.39 |
| 115.2 | IP | 112.2 |
| 56 | BB | 38 |
| 114 | SO | 107 |
Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: Jack Flaherty
- In his most recent time out on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays, the right-hander went six innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering four hits.
- In 21 games this season, the 27-year-old has a 4.28 ERA and 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .269 to his opponents.
- Flaherty is trying to pick up his 10th quality start of the season.
- In five of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- This season, the 27-year-old ranks 43rd in ERA (4.28), 62nd in WHIP (1.522), and 31st in K/9 (8.9) among pitchers who qualify.
- Flaherty and his team are 14-7-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games Flaherty has started this season hit the over 13 times in 21 chances.
Flaherty’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Blue Jays | Aug. 3 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jul. 26 | 5.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| at Cubs | Jul. 21 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 16 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| at Marlins | Jul. 6 | 6.2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier
- The right-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed four hits in 4 2/3 innings pitched against the New York Yankees on Thursday.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in 21 games this season with an ERA of 4.39 and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .226.
- In 21 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in nine of them.
- He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in 21 chances this season.
- The Astros have gone 13-8-0 against the spread when Javier starts.
- Javier has started 21 contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 14 of them.
Javier’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Yankees | Aug. 3 | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 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 |
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