Astros vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 21, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 21, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

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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