The Arizona Diamondbacks (79-64) carry a three-game losing streak in𒀰to a road matchup against tꦚhe Houston Astros (77-65) at 7:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Justin Verlander (3-5) to the mound, while Ryne Nelson (10-6) will get the nod for the Diamondbacks.
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 7:10 p.m. ET
Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
How to Watch on TV: ESPN
Probable Pitchers: Verlander – HOU (3-5, 4.52 ERA) vs Nelson – ARI (10-6, 4.15 ERA)
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Odds
Astros to win: -136
Diamondbacks to win: +116
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Pitcher Performance
| Verlander |
|
Nelson |
| 13 |
GS |
24 |
| 3-5 |
W-L |
10-6 |
| 4.52 |
ERA |
4.15 |
| 71.2 |
IP |
143 |
| 23 |
BB |
32 |
| 63 |
SO |
121 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander
Verlander gets the start for the Astros, his 14th of the season. He is 3-5 with a 4.52 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 71 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent time out on Monday, the right-hander threw 4 2/3 innings against the Cincinnati Reds, giving up five earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
In 13 games this season, the 41-year-old has a 4.52 ERA and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .257 to opposing hitters.
Verlander has five quality starts under his belt this season.
Verlander has put up 10 starts this season in which he pitched five or more innings.
In two of his 13 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryne Nelson
The Diamondbacks will hand the ball to Nelson (10-6) for his 25th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings while giving up two earned runs on four hits in a matchup with the San Francisco Giants.
The 26-year-old has pitched to a 4.15 ERA this season with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2 walks per nine across 26 games.
If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his sixth quality start in a row.
Nelson has 12 starts in a row of five innings or more.
He has made 26 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
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