The Houston Astros (77-60) host the New York Yankees (67-69). The contest at Minute Maid Park starts at 7:10 PM ET on Sunday. The Astros will give the nod to Cristian Javier (9-2) against the Yankees and Michael King (3-5).
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Houston vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN
- Probable Pitchers: Javier – HOU (9-2, 4.66 ERA) vs King – NYY (3-5, 2.96 ERA)
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Astros vs. Yankees Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Javier | King | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | GS | 4 |
| 9-2 | W-L | 3-5 |
| 4.66 | ERA | 2.96 |
| 131.1 | IP | 73 |
| 51 | BB | 25 |
| 119 | SO | 87 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier
- In his most recent time out on Monday, the right-hander threw four innings against the Boston Red Sox, allowing four earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- In 25 games this season, the 26-year-old has a 4.66 ERA and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .235 to opposing batters.
- Javier is trying to record his 10th quality start of the season.
- He has had one appearance this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- Javier and his team have a record of 16-9-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games Javier has started this season hit the over 17 times in 25 chances.
Javier’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Red Sox | Aug. 28 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| vs. Red Sox | Aug. 21 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 |
Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael King
- The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he allowed three hits in four scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers.
- The 28-year-old has pitched to a 2.96 ERA this season with 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.1 walks per nine across 43 games.
- He has kept opponents from scoring an earned run in two straight appearances.
- When King starts, the Yankees are 1-3-0 against the spread.
- King has had four starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and two of those games hit the over.
King’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Tigers | Aug. 29 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Nationals | Aug. 24 | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Red Sox | Aug. 20 | 1.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| at Braves | Aug. 16 | 3.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| at Marlins | Aug. 12 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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