The Boston Red Sox (69-63) play on Tuesday at 7:10 PM ET against the Houston Astros (75-58), who enter the contest with a three-game winning streak. The Red Sox will give the nod to Brayan Bello (10-7, 3.56 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 11 on the season, and the Astros will turn to J.P. France (9-5, 3.51 ERA).
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Boston vs. Houston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
- How to Watch on TV: NESN
- Probable Pitchers: Bello – BOS (10-7, 3.56 ERA) vs France – HOU (9-5, 3.51 ERA)
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Red Sox vs. Astros Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Bello | France | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 18 |
| 10-7 | W-L | 9-5 |
| 3.56 | ERA | 3.51 |
| 126.1 | IP | 110.1 |
| 34 | BB | 33 |
| 104 | SO | 83 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Brayan Bello
- The righty’s last time out was on Thursday against the Houston Astros, when he went seven innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up nine hits.
- In 22 games this season, the 24-year-old has amassed a 3.56 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .259 to opposing hitters.
- Bello is aiming to claim his third quality start in a row in this outing.
- He has given up at least one earned run in each of his outings.
- Bello and his team are 15-7-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In games Bello has started this season, the teams are 11-11-0 at hitting the over.
Bello’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Astros | Aug. 24 | 7.0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| at Yankees | Aug. 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Tigers | Aug. 12 | 4.2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Royals | Aug. 7 | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| at Mariners | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: J.P. France
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw 2 1/3 innings against the Boston Red Sox, giving up 10 earned runs while allowing 11 hits.
- The 2-year-old has pitched to a 3.51 ERA this season with 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.7 walks per nine across 19 games.
- In 18 starts this season, he’s earned 12 quality starts.
- In 19 appearances this season, he has finished four without allowing an earned run.
- The Astros have a 9-9-0 record against the spread in France’s starts.
- France has had 18 starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and 10 of those games hit the over.
France’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Red Sox | Aug. 24 | 2.1 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Mariners | Aug. 18 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Angels | Aug. 12 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Aug. 6 | 3.1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 31 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
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