The Miami Marlins (63-57) host the Houston Astros (68-52) on Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET and look to add to a three-game winning streak. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Cristian Javier (8-2) to the mound, while Johnny Cueto (0-3) will take the ball for the Marlins.
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Houston vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSFL
- Probable Pitchers: Javier – HOU (8-2, 4.36 ERA) vs Cueto – MIA (0-3, 5.33 ERA)
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Astros vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Javier | Cueto | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 5 |
| 8-2 | W-L | 0-3 |
| 4.36 | ERA | 5.33 |
| 117.2 | IP | 27 |
| 41 | BB | 7 |
| 110 | SO | 23 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier
- In his most recent appearance on Wednesday, the right-hander went five innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- In 22 games this season, the 26-year-old has a 4.36 ERA and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .225 to his opponents.
- Javier is looking to record his 10th quality start of the season in this outing.
- In one of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
- Javier’s team is 14-8-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games started by Javier have a 14-6-2 record at hitting the over this season.
Javier’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Orioles | Aug. 9 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 |
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Johnny Cueto
- The right-hander gave up three earned runs in five innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.
- The 37-year-old has an ERA of 5.33, a 3.29 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.000 in six games this season.
- He has earned a quality start one time in five starts this season.
- He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his six chances this season.
- The Marlins have a 1-4-0 ATS record in Cueto’s five starts that had a set spread.
- Cueto’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in one of five contests.
Cueto’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Reds | Aug. 9 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Phillies | Aug. 3 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Tigers | Jul. 29 | 6.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Rockies | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| at Orioles | Jul. 16 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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