The Los Angeles Angels (46-47) and the Houston Astros (51-42) face off at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Sunday at 7:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Cristian Javier (7-1) to the mound, while Tyler Anderson (4-2) will answer the bell for the Angels.
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Houston vs. Los Angeles Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN
- Probable Pitchers: Javier – HOU (7-1, 4.34 ERA) vs Anderson – LAA (4-2, 5.25 ERA)
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Astros vs. Angels Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Javier | Anderson | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | GS | 15 |
| 7-1 | W-L | 4-2 |
| 4.34 | ERA | 5.25 |
| 91.1 | IP | 84 |
| 25 | BB | 37 |
| 82 | SO | 68 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier
- The right-hander last appeared on Monday, July 3 against the Texas Rangers, when he tossed 4 1/3 innings, allowing eight earned runs while giving up nine hits.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 4.34, with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 17 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .242 batting average against him.
- Javier is looking to record his ninth quality start of the season in this game.
- In one of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- Javier and his team are 12-5-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games Javier has started this season hit the over 13 times in 17 chances.
Javier’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rangers | Jul. 3 | 4.1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| at Cardinals | Jun. 28 | 4.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Mets | Jun. 21 | 2.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| vs. Nationals | Jun. 15 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| at Guardians | Jun. 9 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Tyler Anderson
- The left-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Saturday, July 8, when he threw 4 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs while allowing four hits to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The 33-year-old has an ERA of 5.25 and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .273 in 16 games this season.
- In 15 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in five of them.
- He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 16 chances this season.
- When Anderson starts, the Angels are 9-6-0 against the spread.
- Anderson has had 15 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in eight of those matchups.
Anderson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Jul. 7 | 4.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Jul. 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| at Rockies | Jun. 25 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| at Royals | Jun. 18 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| at Rangers | Jun. 12 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
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