The Tampa Bay Rays (62-43) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Houston Astros (58-45). The matchup begins at 8:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. The Astros will call on Cristian Javier (7-2) versus the Rays and Shane McClanahan (11-1).
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Houston vs. Tampa Bay Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Javier – HOU (7-2, 4.32 ERA) vs McClanahan – TB (11-1, 2.89 ERA)
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Astros vs. Rays Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Javier | McClanahan | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 19 |
| 7-2 | W-L | 11-1 |
| 4.32 | ERA | 2.89 |
| 102 | IP | 106 |
| 33 | BB | 41 |
| 94 | SO | 112 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier
- The right-hander’s most recent time out was on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing only one hit.
- In 19 games this season, the 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.32, with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .232 against him.
- Javier heads into this game with eight quality starts under his belt this season.
- He has had one outing this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Javier’s team is 12-7-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In Javier’s 19 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 14 times.
Javier’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Jul. 22 | 5.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| at Angels | Jul. 16 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| at Rangers | Jul. 3 | 4.1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| at Cardinals | Jun. 28 | 4.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Mets | Jun. 21 | 2.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Shane McClanahan
- The left-hander gave up five earned runs in four innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.
- The 26-year-old has pitched to a 2.89 ERA this season with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.5 walks per nine across 19 games.
- In 19 starts this season, he’s earned 12 quality starts.
- He has three appearances with no earned runs allowed in 19 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 26-year-old’s 2.89 ERA ranks fifth, 1.160 WHIP ranks 25th, and 9.5 K/9 ranks 19th.
- The Rays have gone 12-7-0 ATS in McClanahan’s 19 starts with a set spread.
- McClanahan has started 19 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in 11 of them.
McClanahan’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Orioles | Jul. 22 | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| at Rangers | Jul. 17 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| at Mariners | Jun. 30 | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Royals | Jun. 22 | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| at Padres | Jun. 16 | 6.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
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