Astros vs. Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – October 1, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 1, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks (84-77), who lost their previous three games, face the Houston Astros (89-72) at Chase Field on Sunday. First pitch is at 3:10 PM ET. The Astros will look to Cristian Javier (9-5) against the Diamondbacks and Kyle Nelson (7-3).

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Houston vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 3:10 PM ET
  • Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
  • How to Watch on TV: BSAZ
  • Probable Pitchers: Javier – HOU (9-5, 4.67 ERA) vs Nelson – ARI (7-3, 3.88 ERA)

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Astros vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Javier Nelson
30 GS 4
9-5 W-L 7-3
4.67 ERA 3.88
156 IP 55.2
60 BB 13
155 SO 66

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier

  • His most recent time out came on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, when the righty went 4 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing three hits.
  • The 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.67, with 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 30 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .229 batting average against him.
  • Javier has 10 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • In one of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
  • Javier’s team is 18-12-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • Games started by Javier have a 19-9-2 record at hitting the over this season.

Javier’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Mariners Sep. 26 4.2 3 4 3 6 3
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

Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Nelson

  • The left-hander’s last appearance came in relief on Thursday when he threw one inning out of the bullpen against the Chicago White Sox, giving up one earned run while allowing two hits.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched in 67 games this season with an ERA of 3.88, a 5.08 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.257.
  • He has 50 appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 67 chances this season.
  • The Diamondbacks have gone 2-2-0 against the spread when Nelson starts.
  • Nelson’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in three of four games.

Nelson’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at White Sox Sep. 28 1.0 2 1 1 1 0
at White Sox Sep. 26 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
vs. Giants Sep. 20 1.0 0 0 0 1 0
vs. Cubs Sep. 15 0.1 2 3 3 1 1
at Mets Sep. 11 2.0 2 0 0 1 0

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