The Boston Red Sox (66-58) kick off a four-game series on Monday against the Houston Astros (70-55). The contest begins at 8:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Cristian Javier (8-2) to the mound, while James Paxton (7-3) will answer the bell for the Red Sox.
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Houston vs. Boston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 21, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: SNSW
- Probable Pitchers: Javier – HOU (8-2, 4.49 ERA) vs Paxton – BOS (7-3, 3.34 ERA)
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Astros vs. Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Javier | Paxton | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | GS | 16 |
| 8-2 | W-L | 7-3 |
| 4.49 | ERA | 3.34 |
| 122.1 | IP | 86.1 |
| 42 | BB | 23 |
| 112 | SO | 93 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier
- In his most recent time out on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins, the right-hander went 4 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- In 23 games this season, the 26-year-old has an ERA of 4.49, with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .228 against him.
- Javier is looking to pick up his 10th quality start of the season in this matchup.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in one of his 23 appearances this season.
- Javier and his team are 14-9-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In games Javier has started this season, the teams are 15-6-2 at hitting the over.
Javier’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Marlins | Aug. 15 | 4.2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 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 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: James Paxton
- The left-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw six innings against the Washington Nationals, giving up two earned runs while allowing five hits.
- The 34-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 3.34 and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .226.
- He has earned a quality start eight times in 16 starts this season.
- In 16 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
- When Paxton starts, the Red Sox are 7-10-0 against the spread.
- Paxton’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in eight of 17 games.
Paxton’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Nationals | Aug. 16 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Royals | Aug. 10 | 5.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Aug. 4 | 5.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| at Giants | Jul. 29 | 5.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Mets | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
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