The Houston Astros (87-72) kick off a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (84-75) with a Friday matchup at Chase Field. First pitch is at 9:40 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Zac Gallen (17-8) for the Diamondbacks and Jose Urquidy (2-3) for the Astros.
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Arizona vs. Houston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 29, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: BSAZ
- Probable Pitchers: Gallen – ARI (17-8, 3.49 ERA) vs Urquidy – HOU (2-3, 5.84 ERA)
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Diamondbacks vs. Astros Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gallen | Urquidy | |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | GS | 9 |
| 17-8 | W-L | 2-3 |
| 3.49 | ERA | 5.84 |
| 203.2 | IP | 57 |
| 46 | BB | 22 |
| 213 | SO | 43 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Zac Gallen
- In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the righty went six scoreless innings against the New York Yankees while surrendering three hits.
- In 33 games this season, the 28-year-old has a 3.49 ERA and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .233 to opposing hitters.
- Gallen has 20 quality starts under his belt this year.
- In eight of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- The 28-year-old ranks 15th in ERA (3.49), 11th in WHIP (1.115), and 18th in K/9 (9.4) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
- Gallen’s team is 18-15-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games started by Gallen have a 17-14-2 record at hitting the over this season.
Gallen’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Yankees | Sep. 24 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Giants | Sep. 19 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| at Mets | Sep. 13 | 5.0 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| at Cubs | Sep. 8 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Orioles | Sep. 3 | 5.1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Jose Urquidy
- The right-hander last pitched on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, throwing three scoreless innings of relief without allowing a hit.
- The 28-year-old has an ERA of 5.84 and 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .273 in 15 games this season.
- He has earned a quality start one time in nine starts this season.
- He has made 15 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
- The Astros have a 4-5-0 record against the spread in Urquidy’s starts.
- Urquidy has had nine starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and four of those matchups finished over the total.
Urquidy’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Royals | Sep. 24 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Orioles | Sep. 19 | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| vs. Padres | Sep. 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Yankees | Sep. 3 | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| at Red Sox | Aug. 28 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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