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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