Rangers vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 1, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 1, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Texas Rangers (49-33) play on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET against the Houston Astros (45-37), who enter the matchup with a three-game winning streak. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Rangers will send Nathan Eovaldi (9-3) to the mound, while Hunter Brown (6-4) will answer the bell for the Astros.

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Texas vs. Houston Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 4:05 PM ET
  • Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSW
  • Probable Pitchers: Eovaldi – TEX (9-3, 2.82 ERA) vs Brown – HOU (6-4, 3.62 ERA)

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Rangers vs. Astros Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Eovaldi Brown
16 GS 15
9-3 W-L 6-4
2.82 ERA 3.62
105.1 IP 87
23 BB 30
101 SO 97

Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Nathan Eovaldi

  • In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the right-hander went 5 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees, giving up two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • The 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.82, with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 16 games this season. Opponents have a .214 batting average against him.
  • Eovaldi is trying to secure his 10th quality start of the year in this game.
  • In five of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 33-year-old’s 2.82 ERA ranks ninth, .997 WHIP ranks third, and 8.6 K/9 ranks 33rd.
  • Eovaldi and his team are 10-6-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • In Eovaldi’s 16 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over nine times.

Eovaldi’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Yankees Jun. 25 5.2 4 2 2 5 2
at White Sox Jun. 20 6.0 5 4 4 4 2
vs. Angels Jun. 15 7.0 5 3 3 9 2
at Rays Jun. 10 6.1 7 4 4 6 3
vs. Mariners Jun. 4 6.0 1 0 0 7 0

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Hunter Brown

  • The right-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • The 24-year-old has pitched to a 3.62 ERA this season with 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.1 walks per nine across 15 games.
  • He has earned a quality start eight times in 15 starts this season.
  • He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 15 chances this season.
  • Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 24-year-old’s 3.62 ERA ranks 29th, 1.195 WHIP ranks 35th, and 10.0 K/9 ranks 16th.
  • The Astros have a 7-8-0 ATS record in Brown’s 15 starts with a set spread.
  • Brown has had 15 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in seven of those games.

Brown’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Dodgers Jun. 25 6.0 3 1 1 7 2
vs. Mets Jun. 19 5.2 7 6 6 7 2
vs. Nationals Jun. 13 7.0 4 0 0 4 3
at Blue Jays Jun. 6 6.0 3 3 3 5 3
vs. Twins May. 31 4.2 6 5 5 8 2

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