The Houston Astros (49-40) and the Seattle Mariners (44-43) match up on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET. The game will take place at Minute Maid Park. The Astros will give the nod to Framber Valdez (7-6) against the Mariners and Bryan Woo (1-1).
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Houston vs. Seattle Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: FOX
- Probable Pitchers: Valdez – HOU (7-6, 2.49 ERA) vs Woo – SEA (1-1, 4.08 ERA)
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Astros vs. Mariners Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Valdez | Woo | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | GS | 6 |
| 7-6 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 2.49 | ERA | 4.08 |
| 105 | IP | 28.2 |
| 24 | BB | 8 |
| 110 | SO | 39 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
- In his most recent appearance on Tuesday, June 27 against the St. Louis Cardinals, the lefty tossed six innings, giving up four earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
- In 16 games this season, the 29-year-old has an ERA of 2.49, with 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .220 against him.
- Valdez has registered 12 quality starts this year.
- In three of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- The 29-year-old ranks third in ERA (2.49), ninth in WHIP (1.048), and 23rd in K/9 (9.4) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Valdez and his team are 8-8-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games started by Valdez have an 8-8-0 record at hitting the over this season.
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 |
Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: Bryan Woo
- The right-hander’s last start was on Tuesday, when he tossed six innings while giving up two earned runs on three hits in a matchup with the San Francisco Giants.
- The 23-year-old has pitched in six games this season with an ERA of 4.08 and 12.2 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .219.
- In six starts this season, he’s earned one quality start.
- He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in six chances this season.
- The Mariners have a 3-3-0 ATS record in Woo’s six starts with a set spread.
- Woo’s starts hit the over on the run total four times in six games with a set total this season.
Woo’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Giants | Jul. 3 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Nationals | Jun. 27 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Jun. 22 | 5.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. White Sox | Jun. 16 | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| at Angels | Jun. 10 | 4.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
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