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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