The Boston Red Sox (66-59) play on Tuesday in Houston against the Houston Astros (71-55). First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET. The probable starters are Justin Verlander (8-6) for the Astros and Tanner Houck (3-6) for the Red Sox.
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Houston vs. Boston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: TBS
- Probable Pitchers: Verlander – HOU (8-6, 3.36 ERA) vs Houck – BOS (3-6, 5.05 ERA)
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Astros vs. Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Verlander | Houck | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 13 |
| 8-6 | W-L | 3-6 |
| 3.36 | ERA | 5.05 |
| 112.1 | IP | 67.2 |
| 35 | BB | 23 |
| 94 | SO | 64 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander
- In his most recent time out on Wednesday, the righty threw five innings against the Miami Marlins, giving up four earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
- The 40-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.36, with 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 19 games this season. Opponents are hitting .229 against him.
- Verlander enters this outing with 11 quality starts under his belt this season.
- In three of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
- Verlander and his team are 8-11-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In games Verlander has started this season, the teams are 7-12-0 at hitting the over.
Verlander’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Marlins | Aug. 16 | 5.0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Angels | Aug. 11 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| at Yankees | Aug. 5 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 30 | 5.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Jul. 25 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Tanner Houck
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Friday, June 16, when he threw four innings, giving up one earned run while allowing four hits against the New York Yankees.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in 13 games this season with an ERA of 5.05 and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .242.
- In 13 starts this season, he’s earned three quality starts.
- He has allowed at least one earned run in every appearance this season.
- The Red Sox are 6-7-0 against the spread when Houck starts.
- Houck’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in six of 13 contests.
Houck’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Yankees | Jun. 16 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Jun. 10 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Rays | Jun. 4 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| at Diamondbacks | May. 28 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| at Angels | May. 22 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
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