The Los Angeles Angels (58-58) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Houston Astros (66-50). The contest starts at 8:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. The Astros will call on Justin Verlander (6-6) versus the Angels and Reid Detmers (2-8).
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Houston vs. Los Angeles Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 11, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: SNSW
- Probable Pitchers: Verlander – HOU (6-6, 3.11 ERA) vs Detmers – LAA (2-8, 4.78 ERA)
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Astros vs. Angels Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Verlander | Detmers | |
---|---|---|
17 | GS | 20 |
6-6 | W-L | 2-8 |
3.11 | ERA | 4.78 |
101.1 | IP | 105.1 |
33 | BB | 41 |
85 | SO | 131 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander
- The righty last pitched on Saturday against the New York Yankees, when he tossed seven innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 40-year-old has amassed a 3.11 ERA and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 17 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .218 to his opponents.
- Verlander has 10 quality starts under his belt this year.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 17 appearances this season.
- Verlander’s team is 6-11-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Out of Verlander’s 17 starts with a total this season, five have hit the over.
Verlander’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Yankees | Aug. 5 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
vs. Nationals | Jul. 30 | 5.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
at Yankees | Jul. 25 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
vs. White Sox | Jul. 19 | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
vs. Dodgers | Jul. 14 | 5.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Reid Detmers
- The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw four innings against the Seattle Mariners, giving up seven earned runs while allowing nine hits.
- The 24-year-old has pitched in 20 games this season with an ERA of 4.78, a 3.20 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.348.
- In 20 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in five of them.
- In 20 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- When Detmers starts, the Angels are 5-15-0 against the spread.
- Detmers’ starts hit the over on the run total nine times in 20 games with a set total this season.
Detmers’ Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Mariners | Aug. 4 | 4.0 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
at Blue Jays | Jul. 29 | 4.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
vs. Pirates | Jul. 22 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
vs. Astros | Jul. 15 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
at Dodgers | Jul. 8 | 3.1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
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