Rangers vs. Astros ALCS Game 5 Probable Starting Pitching Matchup

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 20, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros face off for Game 5 of the ALCS on Friday at 5:07 PM ET at Globe Life Field. The series is notted up at 2-2. The probable starters are Jordan Montgomery (10-11, 3.20 ERA) for the Rangers and Justin Verlander (13-8, 3.22 ERA) for the Astros.

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Texas vs. Houston Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, October 20, 2023 at 5:07 PM ET
  • Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
  • How to Watch on TV: FS1
  • Probable Pitchers: Montgomery – TEX (10-11, 3.20 ERA) vs Verlander – HOU (13-8, 3.22 ERA)

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Rangers vs. Astros Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Montgomery Verlander
32 GS 27
10-11 W-L 13-8
3.20 ERA 3.22
188.2 IP 162.1
48 BB 45
166 SO 144

Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Montgomery

  • In his most recent time out on Monday, the lefty tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings against the Houston Astros while surrendering five hits.
  • The 30-year-old has a 3.20 ERA and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings in 32 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .240 to his opponents.
  • Montgomery is looking to pick up his 21st quality start of the season.
  • He has made seven appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 30-year-old’s 3.20 ERA ranks eighth, 1.193 WHIP ranks 23rd, and 7.9 K/9 ranks 36th.
  • Montgomery’s team is 16-19-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • Games Montgomery has started this season hit the over 15 times in 35 chances.

Montgomery’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Astros Oct. 15 6.1 5 0 0 6 1
at Orioles Oct. 8 4.0 9 5 4 2 1
at Rays Oct. 3 7.0 6 0 0 5 0
at Mariners Sep. 28 6.0 5 1 1 5 2
vs. Mariners Sep. 23 7.0 5 0 0 6 2

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander

  • The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed six hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched against the Texas Rangers on Monday.
  • The 40-year-old has pitched to a 3.22 ERA this season with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.5 walks per nine across 27 games.
  • He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
  • He has six appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 27 chances this season.
  • Among qualified pitchers in the majors this year, the 40-year-old ranks ninth in ERA (3.22), 14th in WHIP (1.133), and 34th in K/9 (8.0).
  • When Verlander starts, the Astros have gone 13-16-0 against the spread.
  • Verlander has had 29 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in 12 of those outings.

Verlander’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Rangers Oct. 15 6.2 6 2 2 5 2
vs. Twins Oct. 7 6.0 4 0 0 6 3
at Diamondbacks Sep. 30 5.0 2 0 0 5 3
at Mariners Sep. 25 8.0 3 1 1 8 1
vs. Orioles Sep. 18 6.0 8 3 3 5 1

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