The Seattle Mariners (67-55) carry a four-game winning streak into a contest against the Houston Astros (70-53) at 7:10 PM ET on Saturday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Framber Valdez (9-8) to the mound, while Logan Gilbert (10-5) will get the nod for the Mariners.
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Houston vs. Seattle Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Valdez – HOU (9-8, 3.31 ERA) vs Gilbert – SEA (10-5, 3.80 ERA)
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Astros vs. Mariners Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Valdez | Gilbert | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | GS | 24 |
| 9-8 | W-L | 10-5 |
| 3.31 | ERA | 3.80 |
| 149.2 | IP | 142 |
| 36 | BB | 26 |
| 148 | SO | 143 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
- The lefty’s most recent time out was on Monday against the Miami Marlins, when he threw 7 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing six hits.
- In 23 games this season, the 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.31, with 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .223 against him.
- Valdez heads into the game with 16 quality starts under his belt this year.
- In four of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 29-year-old’s 3.31 ERA ranks 15th, 1.082 WHIP ranks 12th, and 8.9 K/9 ranks 30th.
- Valdez and his team have a record of 10-13-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In Valdez’s 23 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 Marlins | Aug. 14 | 7.2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 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 |
Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: Logan Gilbert
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in 4 1/3 innings pitched against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.80, a 5.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.056 in 24 games this season.
- He has started 24 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 13 of them.
- In 24 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this season, the 26-year-old ranks 29th in ERA (3.80), seventh in WHIP (1.056), and 27th in K/9 (9.1).
- The Mariners have gone 12-12-0 ATS in Gilbert’s 24 starts with a set spread.
- Gilbert has had 24 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 12 of those matchups.
Gilbert’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Royals | Aug. 14 | 4.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Padres | Aug. 8 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| vs. Red Sox | Aug. 2 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jul. 28 | 6.1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Jul. 22 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
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