The Cincinnati Reds (65-73) kick off a three-game series on Monday against the Houston Astros (75-62). The contest begins at 4:10 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park.
The Astros will give the nod to Justin Verlander (3-4, 4.16 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 4 on the season, and the Reds will counter with Julian Aguiar (1-0, 6.43 ERA).
Astros vs. Reds Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Monday, September 2, 2024 at 4:10 p.m. ET
Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
How to Watch on TV: SCHN
Probable Pitchers: Justin Verlander (Astros) – 3-4, 4.16 ERA vs Julian Aguiar (Reds) – 1-0, 6.43 ERA
Astros vs. Reds Odds
Astros to win: -161
Reds to win: +137
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 9.5 runs
Astros vs. Reds Pitcher Performance
Verlander |
|
Aguiar |
12 |
GS |
3 |
3-4 |
W-L |
1-0 |
4.16 |
ERA |
6.43 |
67 |
IP |
14 |
19 |
BB |
4 |
60 |
SO |
7 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander
Verlander (3-4 with a 4.16 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 67 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Astros, his 13th of the season.
In his last appearance on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the righty threw five innings, allowing four earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
The 41-year-old has an ERA of 4.16, with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 12 games this season. Opponents have a .247 batting average against him.
Verlander has five quality starts under his belt this season.
Verlander will look to go five or more innings for his seventh straight start. He’s averaging 5.6 frames per outing.
He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his 12 appearances this season.
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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Julian Aguiar
The Reds’ Aguiar (1-0) will make his fourth start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed 10 hits in four innings against the Oakland Athletics.
The 23-year-old has an ERA of 6.43, a 1.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.500 in three games this season.
He has earned a quality start one time in three starts this season.
In three starts, Aguiar has pitched through or past the fifth inning one time. He has a season average of 4.7 frames per outing.
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