The Houston Astros (54-43) visit the Oakland Athletics (27-72) for an away game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Friday. First pitch is at 9:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Framber Valdez (7-6) to the mound, while JP Sears (1-6) will take the ball for the Athletics.
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Houston vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 21, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
- How to Watch on TV: NSPCA
- Probable Pitchers: Valdez – HOU (7-6, 2.76 ERA) vs Sears – OAK (1-6, 3.99 ERA)
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Astros vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Valdez | Sears | |
---|---|---|
18 | GS | 19 |
7-6 | W-L | 1-6 |
2.76 | ERA | 3.99 |
117.1 | IP | 106 |
28 | BB | 23 |
129 | SO | 100 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
- His most recent appearance was on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, when the left-hander threw 6 1/3 innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 2.76, with 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 18 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .221 batting average against him.
- Valdez has collected 14 quality starts this season.
- In three of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 29-year-old’s 2.76 ERA ranks fifth, 1.074 WHIP ranks 12th, and 9.9 K/9 ranks 15th.
- Valdez’s team is 8-10-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In games Valdez has started this season, the teams are 9-9-0 at hitting the over.
Valdez’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Angels | Jul. 15 | 6.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 2 |
vs. Mariners | Jul. 8 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
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 |
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: JP Sears
- The left-hander gave up three earned runs in 6 1/3 innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.99 and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .212 in 19 games this season.
- He has seven quality starts in 19 chances this season.
- He has made 19 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
- The 27-year-old ranks 37th in ERA (3.99), fourth in WHIP (1.019), and 35th in K/9 (8.5) among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.
- The Athletics are 12-7-0 against the spread when Sears starts.
- Sears’ starts with a set total this season have hit the over in eight of 19 games.
Sears’ Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Twins | Jul. 16 | 6.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
at Red Sox | Jul. 9 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
at Tigers | Jul. 4 | 7.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
vs. Yankees | Jun. 28 | 4.0 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
at Guardians | Jun. 22 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
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