The Texas Rangers (72-51) host the Milwaukee Brewers (67-57) on Sunday after a streak of three losses. First pitch is at 2:35 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Rangers will send Max Scherzer (12-4) to the mound, while Adrian Houser (4-4) will get the nod for the Brewers.
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Texas vs. Milwaukee Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 2:35 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: BSSW
- Probable Pitchers: Scherzer – TEX (12-4, 3.67 ERA) vs Houser – MIL (4-4, 4.43 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Brewers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Scherzer | Houser | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 15 |
| 12-4 | W-L | 4-4 |
| 3.67 | ERA | 4.43 |
| 127.2 | IP | 83.1 |
| 35 | BB | 26 |
| 147 | SO | 68 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Scherzer
- In his most recent appearance on Tuesday, the right-hander went seven scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels while surrendering one hit.
- The 39-year-old has a 3.67 ERA and 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings across 22 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .224 to his opponents.
- Scherzer is trying to register his fifth quality start in a row in this matchup.
- He has had five appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
- The 39-year-old ranks 28th in ERA (3.67), 16th in WHIP (1.128), and 12th in K/9 (10.4) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Scherzer’s team is 14-7-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In games Scherzer has started this season, the teams are 10-10-1 at hitting the over.
Scherzer’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Angels | Aug. 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| at Athletics | Aug. 8 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 3 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 28 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Adrian Houser
- The right-hander gave up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The 30-year-old has pitched in 17 games this season with an ERA of 4.43 and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .282.
- He has earned a quality start five times in 15 starts this season.
- He has made 17 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
- The Brewers have a 9-6-0 record against the spread in Houser’s starts.
- Houser has had 15 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and four of those games hit the over.
Houser’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Aug. 15 | 5.1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Rockies | Aug. 9 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Pirates | Aug. 3 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| at Braves | Jul. 28 | 4.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Braves | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
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