On Sunday, aiming to complete a series sweep, Justin Verlander takes the mound for the Houston Astros (77-65) versus Ryne Nelson and the Arizona Diamondbacks (79-64), with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.
The article below will give you everything you need to watch Houston take on Arizona.
When is Astros vs. Diamondbacks and when does it start?
Where to watch Astros vs. Diamondbacks
The Astros and Diamondbacks will take to the diamond at Minute Maid Park for this matchup on Sept. 8, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN.
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Astros vs. Diamondbacks Game Preview
Yesterday, the Astros picked up an 11-5 win over the Diamondbacks, with Yusei Kikuchi (6.0 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 6 K) registering the win for the Astros. Jose Altuve finished 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and an RBI to lead the offensive attack. Eduardo Rodriguez (4.0 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Diamondbacks.
Astros Stats, Odds & Insights
The Astros have compiled a 59-46 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 56.2% of those games).
Houston averages 1.2 home runs per game to rank 11th in baseball with 169 total home runs.
The Astros are eighth in MLB with a .418 slugging percentage.
Houston has a 3.69 team ERA that ranks fourth among all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Astros combine for the 13th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.246).
Diamondbacks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Diamondbacks have been underdogs in 71 games this season and won 33 (46.5%) of those contests.
Arizona has hit 179 homers this season, which ranks seventh in the majors.
The Diamondbacks rank fourth in the majors with a .433 team slugging percentage.
Arizona has pitched to a 4.60 ERA this season, which ranks 27th in baseball.
The Diamondbacks have a combined 1.352 WHIP as a pitching staff, fourth-highest in MLB.
Astros Starter Recent Performance: Justin Verlander
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Reds | Sept. 2 | 4.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
at Phillies | Aug. 27 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
vs. Red Sox | Aug. 21 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
at Angels | June 9 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
vs. Cardinals | June 3 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Diamondbacks Starter Recent Performance: Ryne Nelson
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Giants | Sept. 3 | 6.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
vs. Mets | Aug. 29 | 6.1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
at Red Sox | Aug. 23 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
at Rays | Aug. 16 | 6.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
vs. Phillies | Aug. 9 | 7.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Astros Key Players to Watch
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.
His last time out came on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, when the righty went 4 2/3 innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up eight hits.
In 13 games this season, the 41-year-old has put up a 4.52 ERA and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .257 to his opponents.
Yordan Alvarez is batting .313 with 32 home runs and 80 RBI. All three of those stats are best among Houston hitters this season.
Altuve has 169 hits and an OBP of .355 to go with a slugging percentage of .448 this season.
Alex Bregman has collected 133 base hits, an OBP of .315 and a slugging percentage of .442 this season.
Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch
Nelson (10-6) will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, his 25th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up two earned runs in 6 2/3 innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the San Francisco Giants.
The 26-year-old has pitched in 26 games this season with an ERA of 4.15, a 3.78 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.259.
Ketel Marte has put up a team-best batting average of .293, while leading the Diamondbacks in home runs (30).
Corbin Carroll is batting .230 with 19 doubles, 12 triples, 19 home runs and 60 walks.
Eugenio Suarez paces the Diamondbacks with 88 runs batted in.
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