The Detroit Tigers (58-69) begin a three-game series against the Houston Astros (72-57) on Friday at Comerica Park. First pitch is at 6:40 PM. The Astros will give the nod to Framber Valdez (9-9, 3.55 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 10 on the season, and the Tigers will counter with Matt Manning (5-4, 4.31 ERA).
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Houston vs. Detroit Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 25, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
- How to Watch on TV: BSDET
- Probable Pitchers: Valdez – HOU (9-9, 3.55 ERA) vs Manning – DET (5-4, 4.31 ERA)
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Astros vs. Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Valdez | Manning | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | GS | 12 |
| 9-9 | W-L | 5-4 |
| 3.55 | ERA | 4.31 |
| 154.2 | IP | 64.2 |
| 38 | BB | 18 |
| 153 | SO | 42 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
- The lefty’s most recent appearance was on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners, when he tossed five innings, surrendering six earned runs while allowing 10 hits.
- The 29-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.55, with 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 24 games this season. Opponents have a .231 batting average against him.
- Valdez has registered 16 quality starts this season.
- In four of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 29-year-old’s 3.55 ERA ranks 19th, 1.125 WHIP ranks 14th, and 8.9 K/9 ranks 26th.
- Valdez and his team are 10-14-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In games Valdez has started this season, the teams are 13-11-0 at hitting the over.
Valdez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mariners | Aug. 19 | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 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 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Matt Manning
- The right-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.31, a 2.33 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.144 in 12 games this season.
- He has started 12 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in two of them.
- He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 12 chances this season.
- The Tigers have a 5-7-0 ATS record in Manning’s 12 starts with a set spread.
- Manning’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in seven of 12 games.
Manning’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Guardians | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| at Red Sox | Aug. 12 | 5.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Rays | Aug. 6 | 5.2 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| at Pirates | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Angels | Jul. 27 | 5.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
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