The Houston Astros (84-66) host the Baltimore Orioles (93-56) on Monday to kick off a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. The contest begins at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros will give the ball to Justin Verlander (11-8, 3.39 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 12 on the season, and the Orioles will counter with John Means (0-1, 5.40 ERA).
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Houston vs. Baltimore Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: SNSW
- Probable Pitchers: Verlander – HOU (11-8, 3.39 ERA) vs Means – BAL (0-1, 5.40 ERA)
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Astros vs. Orioles Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Verlander | Means | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | GS | 1 |
| 11-8 | W-L | 0-1 |
| 3.39 | ERA | 5.40 |
| 143.1 | IP | 5 |
| 40 | BB | 0 |
| 126 | SO | 1 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander
- In his last time out on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics, the righty went seven innings, giving up five earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
- In 24 games this season, the 40-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.39, with 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .227 against him.
- Verlander is trying to pick up his 14th quality start of the year in this outing.
- In five of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- Verlander’s team is 11-13-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games started by Verlander have a 10-14-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Verlander’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Athletics | Sep. 12 | 7.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| at Rangers | Sep. 6 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Yankees | Sep. 1 | 6.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| at Tigers | Aug. 27 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Red Sox | Aug. 22 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: John Means
- The left-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday, when he threw five innings, giving up three earned runs while allowing five hits against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- He has pitched in one game this season with an ERA of 5.40, a strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.000.
- Means has started only one game with a set spread, which the Orioles failed to cover.
- Means’ lone start with a total this season went under.
Means’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cardinals | Sep. 12 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
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