The Houston Astros (68-51) visit the Miami Marlins (62-57) on Monday to kick off a three-game series at LoanDepot park. The contest begins at 6:40 PM ET. The Astros will call on Framber Valdez (9-7) against the Marlins and Braxton Garrett (6-3).
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Houston vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 14, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSFL
- Probable Pitchers: Valdez – HOU (9-7, 3.30 ERA) vs Garrett – MIA (6-3, 4.08 ERA)
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Astros vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Valdez | Garrett | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 21 |
| 9-7 | W-L | 6-3 |
| 3.30 | ERA | 4.08 |
| 142 | IP | 117 |
| 35 | BB | 19 |
| 144 | SO | 125 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
- His most recent appearance was on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, when the left-hander threw seven innings, surrendering six earned runs while allowing eight hits.
- The 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.30, with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 22 games this season. Opponents are batting .224 against him.
- Valdez is trying to record his 16th quality start of the year.
- He has had four appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- The 29-year-old’s 3.30 ERA ranks 16th, 1.092 WHIP ranks 13th, and 9.1 K/9 ranks 26th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Valdez and his team are 10-12-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In Valdez’s 22 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 12 times.
Valdez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Orioles | Aug. 8 | 7.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Guardians | Aug. 1 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Rangers | Jul. 26 | 3.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| at Athletics | Jul. 21 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| at Angels | Jul. 15 | 6.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 2 |
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Braxton Garrett
- The left-hander gave up two earned runs in six innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 4.08 and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .256.
- He has five quality starts in 21 chances this season.
- He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 23 chances this season.
- The Marlins have gone 12-9-0 ATS in Garrett’s 21 starts that had a set spread.
- Garrett’s starts hit the over on the run total 11 times in 21 games with a set total this season.
Garrett’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Reds | Aug. 8 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Phillies | Aug. 2 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Tigers | Jul. 28 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Rockies | Jul. 21 | 3.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| at Orioles | Jul. 15 | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
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