The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers for Game 6 of the ALCS on Sunday at 8:03 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. The Astros have a 3-2 lead in the series, and will lok to clinch a place in the World Series. The Astros will call on Framber Valdez (12-11, 3.45 ERA) versus the Rangers and Nathan Eovaldi (12-5, 3.63 ERA).
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Houston vs. Texas Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 8:03 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: FS1
- 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
- His most recent time out came on Monday against the Texas Rangers, when the left-hander threw 2 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- The 29-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.45, with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 31 games this season. Opponents are batting .222 against him.
- Valdez is looking to record his 21st quality start of the season.
- He has had six appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- The 29-year-old’s 3.45 ERA ranks 15th, 1.126 WHIP ranks 13th, and 9.1 K/9 ranks 22nd among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Valdez and his team are 14-19-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games Valdez has started this season hit the over 19 times in 33 chances.
Valdez’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Rangers | Oct. 16 | 2.2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
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 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Nathan Eovaldi
- The right-hander gave up three earned runs in six innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the Houston Astros.
- The 33-year-old has an ERA of 3.63 and 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .220 in 25 games this season.
- He’s looking to extend his three-game quality start streak.
- He has eight appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 25 chances this season.
- The Rangers are 17-11-0 against the spread when Eovaldi starts.
- Eovaldi’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 15 of 28 games.
Eovaldi’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Astros | Oct. 16 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
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 |
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