Yankees vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitching
The New York Yankees (56-52) and Houston Astros (62-47) square off in the first of a four-game series on Thursday at Yankee Stadium, at 7:15 PM ET. The Yankees are coming off a series defeat to the Rays, and the Astros a series win over the Guardians.
The Yankees will give the nod to Clarke Schmidt (7-6, 4.39 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 8 on the season, and the Astros will counter with Cristian Javier (7-2, 4.33 ERA).
Yankees vs. Astros Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Thursday, August 3, 2023
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- TV: FOX
- Location: The Bronx, New York
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
- Probable Pitchers: Schmidt - NYY (7-6, 4.39 ERA) vs Javier - HOU (7-2, 4.33 ERA)
Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Clarke Schmidt
- The Yankees will hand the ball to Schmidt (7-6) for his 22nd start of the season.
- The right-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed five hits in five innings pitched against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with a 4.39 ERA and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .265.
- In 21 starts this season, he's earned a quality start in three of them.
- Schmidt has three starts in a row of five innings or more.
- In 22 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Cristian Javier
- The Astros will send Javier (7-2) to the mound for his 21st start of the season. He is 7-2 with a 4.33 ERA and 103 strikeouts over 108 2/3 innings pitched.
- The right-hander's last appearance came on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when he threw six innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing three hits.
- The 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.33, with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 20 games this season. Opponents are hitting .233 against him.
- Javier is trying to pick up his 10th quality start of the season.
- Javier will try to last five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He's averaging 5.4 frames per outing.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in one of his 20 appearances this season.
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