After winning three games in a row, the Houston Astros (58-44) play at home against the Texas Rangers (59-43) at 8:10 PM ET on Wednesday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Framber Valdez (8-6) to the mound, while Andrew Heaney (6-6) will take the ball for the Rangers.
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Houston vs. Texas Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: SNSW
- Probable Pitchers: Valdez – HOU (8-6, 2.94 ERA) vs Heaney – TEX (6-6, 4.58 ERA)
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Astros vs. Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Valdez | Heaney | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 19 |
| 8-6 | W-L | 6-6 |
| 2.94 | ERA | 4.58 |
| 122.1 | IP | 96.1 |
| 30 | BB | 40 |
| 133 | SO | 100 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
- The lefty’s most recent time out was on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics, when he threw five innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up six hits.
- In 19 games this season, the 29-year-old has a 2.94 ERA and 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .224 to opposing hitters.
- Valdez has 14 quality starts under his belt this year.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 19 outings this season.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 29-year-old ranks fifth in ERA (2.94), 15th in WHIP (1.095), and 16th in K/9 (9.8).
- Valdez and his team have a record of 9-10-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games started by Valdez have a 10-9-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Valdez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Jul. 21 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Heaney
- The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw five innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up four earned runs while allowing five hits.
- The 32-year-old has an ERA of 4.58 and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .244 in 19 games this season.
- He has started 19 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in six of them.
- He has made 19 appearances and finished five of them without allowing an earned run.
- When Heaney starts, the Rangers are 10-9-0 against the spread.
- Heaney’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in 11 of 19 games.
Heaney’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Dodgers | Jul. 21 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 15 | 5.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| at Nationals | Jul. 8 | 3.0 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Astros | Jul. 2 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Tigers | Jun. 26 | 5.2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
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