The Houston Astros (77-61) bring a three-game losing streak into a road matchup against the Texas Rangers (76-60) at 4:05 PM ET on Monday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Rangers will send Andrew Heaney (9-6) to the mound, while J.P. France (10-5) will take the ball for the Astros.
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Texas vs. Houston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, September 4, 2023 at 4:05 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Heaney – TEX (9-6, 4.16 ERA) vs France – HOU (10-5, 3.49 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Astros Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Heaney | France | |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | GS | 19 |
| 9-6 | W-L | 10-5 |
| 4.16 | ERA | 3.49 |
| 127.2 | IP | 116 |
| 50 | BB | 34 |
| 134 | SO | 86 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Heaney
- The lefty last appeared on Tuesday against the New York Mets, when he went 5 1/3 scoreless innings while giving up five hits.
- The 32-year-old has amassed a 4.16 ERA and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings across 26 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .248 to his opponents.
- Heaney has registered seven quality starts this year.
- In eight of his 26 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- Heaney and his team are 14-12-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In games Heaney has started this season, the teams are 15-9-2 at hitting the over.
Heaney’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mets | Aug. 29 | 5.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| at Twins | Aug. 24 | 4.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Brewers | Aug. 18 | 3.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| at Giants | Aug. 12 | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | Aug. 6 | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: J.P. France
- The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed five hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Boston Red Sox.
- The 2-year-old has an ERA of 3.49, a 2.53 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.293 in 20 games this season.
- He has started 19 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 12 of them.
- In 20 appearances this season, he has finished four without allowing an earned run.
- When France starts, the Astros have gone 10-9-0 against the spread.
- France has started 19 contests with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in 10 of them.
France’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Red Sox | Aug. 29 | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 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 |
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