Astros vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – May 16

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May 16, 2024

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Following a stretch of four consecutive wins, the Houston Astros (18-25) face the Oakland Athletics (19-26) at 8:10 PM ET on Thursday.

The probable starters are Cristian Javier (2-1) for the Astros and Joey Estes (1-0) for the Athletics.

Astros vs. Athletics Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

When: Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET

Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas

How to Watch on TV: SCHN

Probable Pitchers: Javier – HOU (2-1, 4.01 ERA) vs Estes – OAK (1-0, 1.80 ERA)

Astros vs. Athletics Odds

Astros to win: -214

Athletics to win: +178

Spread: Astros -1.5

Total: 9 runs

Astros vs. Athletics Pitcher Performance

Javier		Estes
5	GS	1
2-1	W-L	1-0
4.01	ERA	1.80
24.2	IP	5
15	BB	0
18	SO	5

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier

The Astros will send Javier (2-1) to the mound for his sixth start of the season. He is 2-1 with a 4.01 ERA and 18 strikeouts through 24 2/3 innings pitched.

The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, when he went 1 1/3 innings, allowing seven earned runs while giving up five hits.

The 27-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.01, with 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in five games this season. Opponents are hitting .220 against him.

Javier has collected two quality starts this year.

Javier has put up four starts this year in which he pitched five or more innings.

He has made two appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Joey Estes

Estes heads to the mound for the Athletics to make his second start of the season, seeking his second win.

The right-hander last pitched on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, throwing five innings and giving up one earned run.

He has an ERA of 1.80, a batting average against of .118 and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings in one game this season.

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