The Kansas City Royals (52-102) visit the Houston Astros (85-69) on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET and look to build on a four-game winning streak. The Astros will give the nod to J.P. France (11-5, 3.84 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 12 on the season, and the Royals will turn to Jordan Lyles (4-17, 6.32 ERA).
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Houston vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: SNSW
- Probable Pitchers: France – HOU (11-5, 3.84 ERA) vs Lyles – KC (4-17, 6.32 ERA)
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Astros vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| France | Lyles | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 29 |
| 11-5 | W-L | 4-17 |
| 3.84 | ERA | 6.32 |
| 131.1 | IP | 166.2 |
| 46 | BB | 42 |
| 96 | SO | 113 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: J.P. France
- In his most recent appearance on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals, the righty tossed 4 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs while surrendering five hits.
- The 2-year-old has an ERA of 3.84, with 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 23 games this season. Opponents have a .253 batting average against him.
- France enters the game with 13 quality starts under his belt this season.
- He has made four appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- France’s team is 12-10-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In France’s 22 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 13 times.
France’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Royals | Sep. 16 | 4.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| vs. Padres | Sep. 10 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| at Rangers | Sep. 4 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| at Red Sox | Aug. 29 | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Red Sox | Aug. 24 | 2.1 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Lyles
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Houston Astros.
- The 32-year-old has an ERA of 6.32 and 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .254 in 29 games this season.
- He has seven quality starts in 29 chances this season.
- In 29 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified pitchers this season, the 32-year-old’s 6.32 ERA ranks 45th, 1.266 WHIP ranks 32nd, and 6.1 K/9 ranks 43rd.
- When Lyles starts, the Royals have gone 10-19-0 against the spread.
- Lyles’ starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 15 of 29 games.
Lyles’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Astros | Sep. 17 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 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 |
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