The Houston Astros host the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of the ALDS on Sunday at 8:03 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. The Astros have a 1-0 series lead. The Astros will give the nod to Framber Valdez (12-11) against the Twins and Pablo Lopez (11-8).
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Houston vs. Minnesota Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 8:03 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: FOX
- Probable Pitchers: Valdez – HOU (12-11, 3.45 ERA) vs Lopez – MIN (11-8, 3.71 ERA)
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Astros vs. Twins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Valdez | Lopez | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | GS | 32 |
| 12-11 | W-L | 11-8 |
| 3.45 | ERA | 3.71 |
| 198 | IP | 194 |
| 57 | BB | 48 |
| 200 | SO | 234 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
- His most recent time out was on Thursday, Sept. 28 against the Seattle Mariners, when the lefty threw four innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up five hits.
- In 31 games this season, the 29-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.45, with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .222 against him.
- Valdez is trying to pick up his 22nd quality start of the season in this game.
- He has had six appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- This season, the 29-year-old ranks 15th in ERA (3.45), 13th in WHIP (1.126), and 22nd in K/9 (9.1) among pitchers who qualify.
- Valdez and his team are 14-17-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Out of Valdez’s 31 starts with a total this season, 17 have hit the over.
Valdez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | Sep. 27 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
| vs. Royals | Sep. 22 | 5.1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 3 |
| at Royals | Sep. 17 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Athletics | Sep. 11 | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| at Rangers | Sep. 5 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Pablo Lopez
- The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.71, a 4.88 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.155 in 32 games this season.
- He has earned a quality start 20 times in 32 starts this season.
- In 32 appearances this season, he has finished six without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 27-year-old’s 3.71 ERA ranks 23rd, 1.155 WHIP ranks 16th, and 10.9 K/9 ranks fifth.
- The Twins have gone 17-16-0 against the spread when Lopez starts.
- Lopez’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 17 of 33 games.
Lopez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Blue Jays | Oct. 3 | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Athletics | Sep. 27 | 4.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Angels | Sep. 22 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| at White Sox | Sep. 16 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| vs. Mets | Sep. 10 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
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