The Houston Astros (72-55) host the Boston Red Sox (66-60). The game at Minute Maid Park begins at 8:10 PM ET on Wednesday. The Astros will give the ball to Jose Urquidy (2-3, 5.21 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 3 on the season, and the Red Sox will turn to Chris Sale (5-3, 4.50 ERA).
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Houston vs. Boston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Urquidy – HOU (2-3, 5.21 ERA) vs Sale – BOS (5-3, 4.50 ERA)
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Astros vs. Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Urquidy | Sale | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | GS | 13 |
| 2-3 | W-L | 5-3 |
| 5.21 | ERA | 4.50 |
| 38 | IP | 68 |
| 13 | BB | 18 |
| 34 | SO | 81 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Jose Urquidy
- In his last time out — in relief on Saturday — the right-hander threw two scoreless innings against the Seattle Mariners while surrendering two hits.
- The 28-year-old has put up an ERA of 5.21, with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in nine games this season. Opponents are batting .273 against him.
- Urquidy has one quality start under his belt this season.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his nine outings this season.
- Urquidy’s team is 4-4-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In games Urquidy has started this season, the teams are 3-5-0 at hitting the over.
Urquidy’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mariners | Aug. 18 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Angels | Aug. 13 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| at Yankees | Aug. 6 | 3.1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Phillies | Apr. 30 | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| at Rays | Apr. 24 | 2.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Sale
- The left-hander gave up two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings pitched on Thursday in his last outing, a matchup with the Washington Nationals.
- The 34-year-old has pitched in 13 games this season with an ERA of 4.50 and 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .225.
- He has five quality starts in 13 chances this season.
- He has allowed at least one earned run in every appearance this season.
- The Red Sox have an 8-5-0 record against the spread in Sale’s starts.
- Sale’s starts went over the run total eight times in 13 games with a set total this season.
Sale’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Nationals | Aug. 17 | 4.1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Tigers | Aug. 11 | 4.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Reds | Jun. 1 | 3.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| at Diamondbacks | May. 26 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| at Padres | May. 20 | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
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