The Houston Astros are at home for Game 2 of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers on Monday at 4:37 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. The Rangers lead the series 1-0. The probable pitchers are Framber Valdez (12-11, 3.45 ERA) for the Astros and Nathan Eovaldi (12-5, 3.63 ERA) for the Rangers.
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Houston vs. Texas Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 4:37 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 Eovaldi – TEX (12-5, 3.63 ERA)
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Astros vs. Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Valdez | Eovaldi | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | GS | 25 |
| 12-11 | W-L | 12-5 |
| 3.45 | ERA | 3.63 |
| 198 | IP | 144 |
| 57 | BB | 47 |
| 200 | SO | 132 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
- The lefty’s most recent appearance came on Monday, Oct. 9 against the Minnesota Twins, when he threw 4 1/3 innings, surrendering five earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- In 31 games this season, the 29-year-old has a 3.45 ERA and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .222 to opposing hitters.
- Valdez has 20 quality starts under his belt this season.
- 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 qualifying pitchers.
- Valdez and his team are 14-18-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games started by Valdez have an 18-14-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Valdez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Twins | Oct. 8 | 4.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| 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 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Nathan Eovaldi
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw seven innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up one earned run while allowing five hits.
- The 33-year-old has pitched in 25 games this season with an ERA of 3.63, a 2.81 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.139.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his third quality start in a row.
- He has eight appearances with no earned runs allowed in 25 chances this season.
- The Rangers are 16-11-0 ATS in Eovaldi’s 27 starts that had a set spread.
- Eovaldi has had 27 starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and 14 of those games hit the over.
Eovaldi’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Orioles | Oct. 10 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| at Rays | Oct. 4 | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| at Mariners | Sep. 29 | 3.1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Mariners | Sep. 24 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Red Sox | Sep. 19 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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