The Tampa Bay Rays (63-43) play on the road against the Houston Astros (58-46) at Minute Maid Park. The game is set to begin at 7:15 PM ET on Saturday. The Astros will give the nod to Hunter Brown (6-7) against the Rays and Taj Bradley (5-6).
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Houston vs. Tampa Bay Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: FOX
- Probable Pitchers: Brown – HOU (6-7, 4.19 ERA) vs Bradley – TB (5-6, 5.17 ERA)
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Astros vs. Rays Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Brown | Bradley | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 15 |
| 6-7 | W-L | 5-6 |
| 4.19 | ERA | 5.17 |
| 105.1 | IP | 71.1 |
| 35 | BB | 22 |
| 122 | SO | 95 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Hunter Brown
- His most recent appearance was on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, when the righty threw six innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing six hits.
- In 19 games this season, the 24-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.19, with 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .256 against him.
- Brown is trying to secure his 10th quality start of the season.
- In four of his 19 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 24-year-old’s 4.19 ERA ranks 45th, 1.320 WHIP ranks 49th, and 10.4 K/9 ranks 13th.
- Brown’s team is 7-12-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games Brown has started this season hit the over eight times in 19 chances.
Brown’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Jul. 23 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| at Rockies | Jul. 18 | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Mariners | Jul. 7 | 3.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| at Rangers | Jul. 1 | 4.0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| at Dodgers | Jun. 25 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Taj Bradley
- The right-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed five hits in five innings pitched against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
- The 22-year-old has an ERA of 5.17 and 12.0 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .260 in 15 games this season.
- He has started 15 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
- He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 15 chances this season.
- When Bradley starts, the Rays are 6-9-0 against the spread.
- Bradley has started 15 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in eight of them.
Bradley’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Orioles | Jul. 23 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| at Rangers | Jul. 18 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Braves | Jul. 8 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| at Mariners | Jul. 2 | 3.1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jun. 27 | 4.0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
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