The Houston Astros (53-43) and the Oakland Athletics (27-71) face off at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Thursday at 9:40 PM ET, beginning a four-game series. The probable pitchers are J.P. France (4-3) for the Astros and Hogan Harris (2-3) for the Athletics.
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Houston vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
- How to Watch on TV: NSPCA
- Probable Pitchers: France – HOU (4-3, 3.31 ERA) vs Harris – OAK (2-3, 6.51 ERA)
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Astros vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| France | Harris | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | GS | 5 |
| 4-3 | W-L | 2-3 |
| 3.31 | ERA | 6.51 |
| 70.2 | IP | 47 |
| 21 | BB | 22 |
| 50 | SO | 40 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: J.P. France
- His last appearance came on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, when the right-hander went 4 1/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing nine hits.
- The 2-year-old has put up a 3.31 ERA and 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings across 12 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .245 to his opponents.
- France is looking to record his eighth quality start of the year in this outing.
- He has had two appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- France and his team are 6-6-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Out of France’s 12 starts with a total this season, seven have hit the over.
France’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Angels | Jul. 14 | 4.1 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 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 |
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Hogan Harris
- The left-hander gave up five earned runs in four innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in 10 games this season with an ERA of 6.51, a 1.82 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.468.
- He has started five games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
- In 10 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The Athletics have gone 2-3-0 against the spread when Harris starts.
- Harris has had five starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and three of those matchups hit the over.
Harris’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Twins | Jul. 15 | 4.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| at Tigers | Jul. 6 | 4.2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| vs. Yankees | Jun. 29 | 5.1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| at Blue Jays | Jun. 24 | 4.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| vs. Phillies | Jun. 18 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
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