The Houston Astros (72-62) and the Kansas City Royals (75-60) play on Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET. The game will be held at Minute Maid Park.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Framber Valdez (13-6) to the mound, while Seth Lugo (14-8) will answer the bell for the Royals.
Astros vs. Royals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, August 30, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
How to Watch on TV: BSKC
Probable Pitchers: Framber Valdez (Astros) – 13-6, 3.27 ERA vs Seth Lugo (Royals) – 14-8, 3.19 ERA
Astros vs. Royals Odds
Astros to win: -133
Royals to win: +112
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Astros vs. Royals Pitcher Performance
Valdez |
|
Lugo |
23 |
GS |
27 |
13-6 |
W-L |
14-8 |
3.27 |
ERA |
3.19 |
143.1 |
IP |
172 |
44 |
BB |
43 |
139 |
SO |
146 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
Valdez gets the start for the Astros, his 24th of the season. He is 13-6 with a 3.27 ERA and 139 strikeouts through 143 1/3 innings pitched.
The lefty’s most recent appearance came on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing six hits.
The 30-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.27, with 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings, in 23 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .231 batting average against him.
Valdez enters this game with 13 quality starts under his belt this year.
Valdez will try to build on a 10-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 6.2 innings per appearance).
He has had four appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
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Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Seth Lugo
Lugo (14-8) will take the mound for the Royals, his 28th start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up five earned runs and allowed 11 hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The 34-year-old has pitched in 27 games this season with an ERA of 3.19, a 3.4 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.122.
In 27 starts this season, he’s earned 18 quality starts.
Lugo has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
He has finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 27 chances this season.
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