The Houston Astros (76-65)🌞 face the Arizona Diamondbacks (79-63) in Houston at 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday.
The probable starterꦯs are Yusei Kikuchi (7-9) for the Astros and E🌠duardo Rodriguez (2-1) for the Diamondbacks.
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 4:10 p.m. ET
Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
How to Watch on TV: ARID
Probable Pitchers: Kikuchi – HOU (7-9, 4.24 ERA) vs Rodriguez – ARI (2-1, 5.33 ERA)
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Odds
Astros to win: -166
Diamondbacks to win: +141
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Pitcher Performance
| Kikuchi |
|
Rodríguez |
| 28 |
GS |
5 |
| 7-9 |
W-L |
2-1 |
| 4.24 |
ERA |
5.33 |
| 150.2 |
IP |
25.1 |
| 40 |
BB |
7 |
| 177 |
SO |
17 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi
Kikuchi makes the start for the Astros, his 29th of the season. He is 7-9 with a 4.24 ERA and 177 strikeouts through 150 2/3 innings pitched.
The left-hander’s last appearance came on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals, when he went seven innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing five hits.
In 28 games this season, the 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.24, with 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .252 against him.
Kikuchi heads into the matchup with nine quality starts under his belt this season.
Kikuchi will try to last five or more innings for his seventh straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.4 innings per outing.
He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his 28 outings this season.
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Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Eduardo Rodríguez
Rodriguez (2-1) will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, his sixth start of the season.
The left-hander gave up three earned runs in four innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 31-year-old has an ERA of 5.33 and 6 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .275 in five games this season.
Rodriguez has not earned a quality start in five starts this season.
In five starts this season, Rodriguez has lasted five or more innings four times, with an average of five innings per appearance.
He has not pitched this season without allowing at least one earned run.
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