The Houston Astros (56-44) open a three-game series against the Texas Rangers (59-41) with a Monday matchup at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET. The Rangers will give the nod to Jon Gray (6-5, 3.31 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Astros will turn to Brandon Bielak (5-5, 3.46 ERA).
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Texas vs. Houston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, July 24, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: SNSW
- Probable Pitchers: Gray – TEX (6-5, 3.31 ERA) vs Bielak – HOU (5-5, 3.46 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Astros Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gray | Bielak | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 11 |
| 6-5 | W-L | 5-5 |
| 3.31 | ERA | 3.46 |
| 103.1 | IP | 65 |
| 34 | BB | 26 |
| 83 | SO | 50 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Jon Gray
- The right-hander’s most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when he threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing eight hits.
- The 31-year-old has a 3.31 ERA and 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings across 18 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .230 to his opponents.
- Gray is trying to record his ninth quality start of the season.
- He has had three appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 31-year-old ranks 18th in ERA (3.31), 27th in WHIP (1.181), and 53rd in K/9 (7.2).
- Gray’s team is 10-8-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games Gray has started this season hit the over eight times in 18 chances.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rays | Jul. 19 | 4.1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 14 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 5 | 6.0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Astros | Jun. 30 | 6.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| at Yankees | Jun. 24 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Brandon Bielak
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Colorado Rockies while allowing one hit.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.46 and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .252 in 12 games this season.
- In 11 starts this season, he’s earned three quality starts.
- He has made 12 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
- When Bielak starts, the Astros are 5-6-0 against the spread.
- Bielak has had 11 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in two of those outings.
Bielak’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rockies | Jul. 19 | 5.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Mariners | Jul. 9 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Rockies | Jul. 4 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| vs. Reds | Jun. 17 | 4.2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| at Guardians | Jun. 11 | 5.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
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