The Houston Astros (49-38) enter a contest against the Seattle Mariners (42-43) on Thursday following a four-game winning streak. The game is set to start at 8:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Mariners will send George Kirby (7-7) to the mound, while Framber Valdez (7-6) will answer the bell for the Astros.
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Seattle vs. Houston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: SNSW
- Probable Pitchers: Kirby – SEA (7-7, 3.21 ERA) vs Valdez – HOU (7-6, 2.49 ERA)
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Mariners vs. Astros Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Kirby | Valdez | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | GS | 16 |
| 7-7 | W-L | 7-6 |
| 3.21 | ERA | 2.49 |
| 101 | IP | 105 |
| 9 | BB | 24 |
| 86 | SO | 110 |
Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: George Kirby
- His most recent time out came on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when the righty threw seven innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up two hits.
- In 16 games this season, the 25-year-old has a 3.21 ERA and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .244 to his opponents.
- Kirby is trying to extend a fourth-game quality start streak in this outing.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 16 outings this season.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 25-year-old’s 3.21 ERA ranks 16th, 1.040 WHIP ranks sixth, and 7.7 K/9 ranks 47th.
- Kirby’s team is 9-7-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In Kirby’s 16 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over eight times.
Kirby’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rays | Jul. 1 | 7.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| at Orioles | Jun. 25 | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Jun. 20 | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Marlins | Jun. 13 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| at Padres | Jun. 7 | 3.2 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
- The left-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday, June 27, when he threw six innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up four earned runs while allowing eight hits.
- The 29-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 2.49 and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .220.
- In 16 starts this season, he’s earned 12 quality starts.
- He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 16 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 29-year-old’s 2.49 ERA ranks third, 1.048 WHIP ranks eighth, and 9.4 K/9 ranks 22nd.
- When Valdez starts, the Astros are 8-8-0 against the spread.
- Valdez’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in eight of 16 contests.
Valdez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | Jun. 27 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Mets | Jun. 20 | 8.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Jun. 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| at Blue Jays | Jun. 8 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| vs. Angels | Jun. 2 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
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