Astros vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 11, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 10, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

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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