Astros vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 22, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 22, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Houston Astros (55-43) look to add to a three-game winning streak as they visit the Oakland Athletics (27-73) at 9:07 PM ET on Saturday. The Astros will call on Cristian Javier (7-1) against the Athletics and Paul Blackburn (1-2).

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Houston vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 9:07 PM ET
  • Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
  • How to Watch on TV: NSPCA
  • Probable Pitchers: Javier – HOU (7-1, 4.39 ERA) vs Blackburn – OAK (1-2, 5.48 ERA)

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Astros vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Javier Blackburn
18 GS 8
7-1 W-L 1-2
4.39 ERA 5.48
96.1 IP 42.2
27 BB 15
89 SO 44

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier

  • The 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.39, with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in 18 games this season. Opponents are hitting .240 against him.
  • Javier is trying to collect his ninth quality start of the season in this outing.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in one of his 18 appearances this season.
  • Javier and his team are 12-6-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • In Javier’s 18 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 14 times.

Javier’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB

Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Paul Blackburn

  • The 29-year-old has pitched in nine games this season with an ERA of 5.48, a 2.93 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.594.
  • He has started eight games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
  • In nine appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
  • The Athletics have a 6-2-0 ATS record in Blackburn’s eight starts with a set spread.
  • Blackburn has had eight starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and three of those outings hit the over.

Blackburn’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB

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