Mariners vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 26, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 26, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Seattle Mariners (84-72) play at home against the Houston Astros (86-71) at 10:05 PM ET on Tuesday. The probable starters are George Kirby (11-10) for the Mariners and Cristian Javier (9-4) for the Astros.

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Seattle vs. Houston Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 10:05 PM ET
  • Where: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington
  • How to Watch on TV: TBS
  • Probable Pitchers: Kirby – SEA (11-10, 3.58 ERA) vs Javier – HOU (9-4, 4.64 ERA)

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Mariners vs. Astros Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Kirby Javier
29 GS 29
11-10 W-L 9-4
3.58 ERA 4.64
178.2 IP 151.1
18 BB 57
161 SO 149

Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: George Kirby

  • The righty’s last appearance was on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics, when he threw seven innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up eight hits.
  • In 29 games this season, the 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.58, with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .245 against him.
  • Kirby has recorded 18 quality starts this season.
  • In five of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
  • The 25-year-old’s 3.58 ERA ranks 17th, 1.058 WHIP ranks third, and 8.1 K/9 ranks 30th among qualifying pitchers this season.
  • Kirby will make his first start this season in a game featuring a spread set by oddsmakers.
  • Kirby will make his first start of the season in a game with a total set by oddsmakers.

Kirby’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Athletics Sep. 20 7.0 8 3 3 3 0
vs. Dodgers Sep. 15 6.0 5 4 4 7 2
at Rays Sep. 8 6.1 5 4 4 6 2
at Mets Sep. 3 3.0 6 4 3 3 0
at White Sox Aug. 23 5.2 8 3 3 9 0

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed five innings while giving up one earned run on three hits in a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.
  • The 26-year-old has an ERA of 4.64, a 2.61 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.282 in 29 games this season.
  • He has 10 quality starts in 29 chances this season.
  • He has made 29 appearances and finished one of them without allowing an earned run.
  • Javier has not yet started a game with a set spread.
  • Javier has not yet started a game with a total set by sportsbooks.

Javier’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Orioles Sep. 20 5.0 3 1 1 11 2
at Royals Sep. 15 5.0 5 3 2 6 1
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

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