The Los Angeles Angels (45-46) and the Houston Astros (50-41) square off at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Friday at 9:38 PM ET, beginning a three-game series. The probable starters are Shohei Ohtani (7-4) for the Angels and J.P. France (4-3) for the Astros.
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Los Angeles vs. Houston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 14, 2023 at 9:38 PM ET
- Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Ohtani – LAA (7-4, 3.41 ERA) vs France – HOU (4-3, 3.26 ERA)
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Angels vs. Astros Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Ohtani | France | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | GS | 11 |
| 7-4 | W-L | 4-3 |
| 3.41 | ERA | 3.26 |
| 100.1 | IP | 66.1 |
| 43 | BB | 21 |
| 132 | SO | 48 |
Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Shohei Ohtani
- His last time out was on Tuesday, July 4 against the San Diego Padres, when the right-hander threw five innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- In 17 games this season, the 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.41, with 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .188 against him.
- Ohtani heads into this game with 10 quality starts under his belt this season.
- In three of his 17 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 29-year-old’s 3.41 ERA ranks 24th, 1.106 WHIP ranks 16th, and 11.8 K/9 ranks fourth.
- Ohtani and his team are 7-9-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games started by Ohtani have a 7-8-1 record at hitting the over this season.
Ohtani’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Padres | Jul. 4 | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| vs. White Sox | Jun. 27 | 6.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jun. 21 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 |
| at Rangers | Jun. 15 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Mariners | Jun. 9 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: J.P. France
- The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, July 5, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed six hits in six innings against the Colorado Rockies.
- The 2-year-old has an ERA of 3.26 and 6.5 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .231 in 11 games this season.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his seventh quality start in a row.
- He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 11 chances this season.
- The Astros have a 5-6-0 record against the spread in France’s starts.
- France has had 11 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in six of those matchups.
France’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rockies | Jul. 5 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| at Cardinals | Jun. 29 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| at Dodgers | Jun. 23 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Reds | Jun. 16 | 6.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| at Guardians | Jun. 10 | 6.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
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