The Kansas City Royals (48-101) enter a matchup against the Houston Astros (83-66) on Sunday following a four-game winning streak. The game is set to begin at 2:10 PM ET at Kauffman Stadium. The Astros will give the ball to Framber Valdez (11-10, 3.32 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 12 on the season, and the Royals will turn to Jordan Lyles (4-16, 6.33 ERA).
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Houston vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
- Probable Pitchers: Valdez – HOU (11-10, 3.32 ERA) vs Lyles – KC (4-16, 6.33 ERA)
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Astros vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Valdez | Lyles | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | GS | 28 |
| 11-10 | W-L | 4-16 |
| 3.32 | ERA | 6.33 |
| 181.2 | IP | 160.2 |
| 48 | BB | 41 |
| 178 | SO | 107 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
- In his last time out on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, the lefty threw seven innings, allowing three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- In 28 games this season, the 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.32, with 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .220 against him.
- Valdez is looking for his fifth straight quality start.
- He has had five appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 29-year-old’s 3.32 ERA ranks ninth, 1.095 WHIP ranks 11th, and 8.8 K/9 ranks 26th.
- When Valdez starts, his team is 12-16-0 against the spread this season.
- In games Valdez has started this season, the teams are 15-13-0 at hitting the over.
Valdez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Athletics | Sep. 11 | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| 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 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Lyles
- The right-hander gave up seven earned runs and allowed seven hits in five innings pitched against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
- The 32-year-old has pitched in 28 games this season with an ERA of 6.33 and 6.0 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .254.
- He has started 28 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in seven of them.
- He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in 28 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign, the 32-year-old ranks 49th in ERA (6.33), 35th in WHIP (1.270), and 47th in K/9 (6.0).
- The Royals have a 10-18-0 record against the spread in Lyles’ starts.
- Lyles has had 28 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 15 of those games finished over the total.
Lyles’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at White Sox | Sep. 12 | 5.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. White Sox | Sep. 6 | 5.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| vs. Red Sox | Sep. 1 | 8.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| at Mariners | Aug. 26 | 3.0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| at Cubs | Aug. 20 | 8.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
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