The Oakland Athletics (44-99) kick off a three-game series on Monday against the Houston Astros (82-62). The matchup begins at 8:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Framber Valdez (11-9) to the mound, while Mason Miller (0-2) will answer the bell for the Athletics.
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Houston vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, September 11, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: SNSW
- Probable Pitchers: Valdez – HOU (11-9, 3.30 ERA) vs Miller – OAK (0-2, 3.09 ERA)
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Astros vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Valdez | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | GS | 4 |
| 11-9 | W-L | 0-2 |
| 3.30 | ERA | 3.09 |
| 174.2 | IP | 23.1 |
| 47 | BB | 7 |
| 168 | SO | 25 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
- His most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers, when the left-hander threw seven innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing six hits.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.30, with 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings, in 27 games this season. Opponents are hitting .223 against him.
- Valdez is trying to continue a third-game quality start streak in this outing.
- He has had five appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 29-year-old’s 3.30 ERA ranks 10th, 1.111 WHIP ranks 12th, and 8.7 K/9 ranks 28th.
- Valdez’s team is 12-15-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- In games Valdez has started this season, the teams are 15-12-0 at hitting the over.
Valdez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rangers | Sep. 5 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| at Red Sox | Aug. 30 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| at Tigers | Aug. 25 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| vs. Mariners | Aug. 19 | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| at Marlins | Aug. 14 | 7.2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Mason Miller
- The right-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Wednesday, when he threw two scoreless innings without allowing a hit to the Toronto Blue Jays.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.09, a 3.57 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .900 in five games this season.
- He has two quality starts in four chances this season.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in five chances this season.
- The Athletics have a 1-3-0 record against the spread in Miller’s starts.
- Miller’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in one of four games.
Miller’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Blue Jays | Sep. 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| at Royals | May. 7 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Mariners | May. 2 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| at Angels | Apr. 25 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Cubs | Apr. 19 | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
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