Following a stretch of three consecutive wins, the Philadelphia Phillies (77-54) meet the Houston Astros (70-61) at 6:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Aaron Nola (11-6) to the mound, while Justin Verlander (3-3) will answer the bell for the Astros.
Phillies vs. Astros Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How to Watch on TV: SCHN
Probable Pitchers: Nola – PHI (11-6, 3.45 ERA) vs Verlander – HOU (3-3, 3.92 ERA)
Phillies vs. Astros Odds
Phillies to win: -140
Astros to win: +119
Spread: Phillies -1.5
Total: 9 runs
Phillies vs. Astros Pitcher Performance
Nola |
|
Verlander |
26 |
GS |
11 |
11-6 |
W-L |
3-3 |
3.45 |
ERA |
3.92 |
159.1 |
IP |
62 |
41 |
BB |
18 |
147 |
SO |
57 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Nola
Nola (11-6) gets the starting nod for the Phillies in his 27th start of the season. He’s put together a 3.45 ERA in 159 1/3 innings pitched, with 147 strikeouts.
In his most recent time out on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, the right-hander threw 5 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
In 26 games this season, the 31-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.45, with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .243 against him.
Nola is trying to collect his 17th quality start of the year.
Nola will look to extend a 13-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 6.1 frames per outing).
He has held his opponents without an earned run in four of his 26 appearances this season.
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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander
The Astros will hand the ball to Verlander (3-3) for his 12th start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed four hits in five innings against the Boston Red Sox.
The 41-year-old has pitched in 11 games this season with an ERA of 3.92, a 3.17 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.194.
He has started 11 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in five of them.
Verlander will look to pitch five or more innings for the sixth start in a row.
In 11 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
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