The Texas Rangers (49-32) begin a four-game series against the Houston Astros (44-37) on Friday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is at 8:05 PM. The Astros will call on Ronel Blanco (1-0) versus the Rangers and Jon Gray (6-3).
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Houston vs. Texas Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, June 30, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: BSSW
- Probable Pitchers: Blanco – HOU (1-0, 4.63 ERA) vs Gray – TEX (6-3, 2.89 ERA)
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Astros vs. Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Blanco | Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | GS | 14 |
| 1-0 | W-L | 6-3 |
| 4.63 | ERA | 2.89 |
| 35 | IP | 81 |
| 18 | BB | 25 |
| 37 | SO | 69 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Ronel Blanco
- His most recent time out came on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when the righty threw six innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing two hits.
- The 29-year-old has amassed a 4.63 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 13 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .257 to opposing hitters.
- Blanco and his team have a record of 3-1-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games started by Blanco have a 2-2-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Blanco’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Jun. 24 | 6.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Reds | Jun. 18 | 5.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| at Blue Jays | Jun. 7 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| vs. Angels | Jun. 1 | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Giants | May. 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Jon Gray
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in five innings against the New York Yankees.
- The 31-year-old has pitched in 14 games this season with an ERA of 2.89, a 2.76 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.037.
- In 14 starts this season, he’s earned seven quality starts.
- He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 14 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 31-year-old’s 2.89 ERA ranks 11th, 1.037 WHIP ranks fifth, and 7.7 K/9 ranks 49th.
- The Rangers have gone 8-6-0 ATS in Gray’s 14 starts that had a set spread.
- Gray’s starts hit the over on the run total seven times in 14 games with a set total this season.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Yankees | Jun. 24 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Jun. 18 | 2.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jun. 7 | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| vs. Mariners | Jun. 2 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| at Orioles | May. 26 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
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