The Houston Astros (80-61) look to add to a three-game winning streak as they host the San Diego Padres (66-75) at 8:10 PM ET on Friday. The probable pitchers are Hunter Brown (10-10) for the Astros and Blake Snell (12-9) for the Padres.
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Houston vs. San Diego Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 8, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: APLTV
- Probable Pitchers: Brown – HOU (10-10, 4.53 ERA) vs Snell – SD (12-9, 2.50 ERA)
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Astros vs. Padres Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Brown | Snell | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | GS | 28 |
| 10-10 | W-L | 12-9 |
| 4.53 | ERA | 2.50 |
| 137 | IP | 155 |
| 47 | BB | 89 |
| 157 | SO | 201 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Hunter Brown
- In his most recent time out on Saturday, the righty threw four innings against the New York Yankees, allowing three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.53, with 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in 26 games this season. Opponents are batting .260 against him.
- Brown is trying to secure his 12th quality start of the season.
- He has had five appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- Brown’s team is 10-15-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games started by Brown have a 13-12-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Brown’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Yankees | Sep. 2 | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| at Tigers | Aug. 26 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Mariners | Aug. 20 | 2.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| at Marlins | Aug. 15 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| at Orioles | Aug. 10 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Blake Snell
- The left-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he allowed three hits in six scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 2.50, a 2.26 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.252 in 28 games this season.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his sixth quality start in a row.
- He is looking for his third appearance in a row with no earned runs allowed.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this season, the 30-year-old ranks first in ERA (2.50), 33rd in WHIP (1.252), and second in K/9 (11.7).
- The Padres are 15-13-0 ATS in Snell’s 28 starts that had a set spread.
- Snell’s starts went over the run total 10 times in 28 games with a set total this season.
Snell’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Giants | Sep. 2 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| at Cardinals | Aug. 28 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| vs. Marlins | Aug. 22 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Orioles | Aug. 16 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| at Diamondbacks | Aug. 11 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
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