Astros vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – May 24

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The Houston Astros (22-28) visit the Oakland Athletics (21-31) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The contest starts at 9:40 PM ET.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Justin Verlander (2-2) to the mound, while Ross Stripling (1-8) will answer the bell for the Athletics.

Astros vs. Athletics Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET
  • Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
  • How to Watch on TV: NBCS-CA
  • Probable Pitchers: Verlander – HOU (2-2, 3.97 ERA) vs Stripling – OAK (1-8, 5.19 ERA)
  • Astros vs. Athletics Odds

  • Astros to win: -181
  • Athletics to win: +153
  • Spread: Astros -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
  • Astros vs. Athletics Pitcher Performance

    Verlander Stripling
    6 GS 10
    2-2 W-L 1-8
    3.97 ERA 5.19
    34 IP 52
    14 BB 12
    26 SO 32

    Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander

  • Verlander gets the start for the Astros, his seventh of the season. He is 2-2 with a 3.97 ERA and 26 strikeouts through 34 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he went 4 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • The 41-year-old has amassed a 3.97 ERA and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings in six games this season, while giving up a batting average of .220 to opposing hitters.
  • Verlander has three quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Verlander is looking to collect his fifth start of five or more innings this season in this game.
  • He has had two appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
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    Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Ross Stripling

  • Stripling (1-8) will take the mound for the Athletics, his 11th start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed five innings while giving up four earned runs on nine hits in a matchup with the Kansas City Royals.
  • The 34-year-old has an ERA of 5.19 and 5.5 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .317 in 10 games this season.
  • In 10 starts this season, he’s earned two quality starts.
  • Stripling has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 10 chances this season.
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