Astros vs. Rangers ALCS Game 6 Probable Starting Pitching Matchup

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 21, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

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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