The Houston Astros (83-64) and the Kansas City Royals (46-101) square off at Kauffman Stadium on Friday at 8:10 PM ET, starting a three-game series. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Cristian Javier (9-3) to the mound, while Zack Greinke (1-15) will answer the bell for the Royals.
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Houston vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 15, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
- Probable Pitchers: Javier – HOU (9-3, 4.78 ERA) vs Greinke – KC (1-15, 5.47 ERA)
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Astros vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Javier | Greinke | |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | GS | 23 |
| 9-3 | W-L | 1-15 |
| 4.78 | ERA | 5.47 |
| 141.1 | IP | 126.2 |
| 54 | BB | 19 |
| 132 | SO | 84 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier
- The right-hander’s most recent appearance was on Saturday against the San Diego Padres, when he tossed four innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up four hits.
- In 27 games this season, the 26-year-old has amassed a 4.78 ERA and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .233 to opposing hitters.
- Javier has collected 10 quality starts this season.
- In one of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- Javier and his team have a record of 17-10-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Out of Javier’s 27 starts with a total this season, 18 have hit the over.
Javier’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Padres | Sep. 9 | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Yankees | Sep. 3 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 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 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Greinke
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, throwing 3 2/3 innings of relief while giving up four earned runs and allowing six hits.
- The 39-year-old has pitched in 26 games this season with an ERA of 5.47, a 4.42 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.287.
- He has two quality starts in 23 chances this season.
- He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 26 chances this season.
- The Royals have a 9-14-0 record against the spread in Greinke’s starts.
- Greinke has started 23 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in nine of them.
Greinke’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Blue Jays | Sep. 9 | 3.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Red Sox | Sep. 3 | 3.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| vs. Pirates | Aug. 28 | 4.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| at Athletics | Aug. 22 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| at Phillies | Aug. 6 | 4.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
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