The Houston Astros (75-63) take on the Cincinnati Reds (66-73) on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park at 6:40 p.m. ET.
The Astros will give the nod to Spencer Arrighetti (7-11, 4.63 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 8 on the season, and the Reds will counter with Nick Martinez (6-6, 3.78 ERA).
Astros vs. Reds Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
How to Watch on TV: BSOH
Probable Pitchers: Arrighetti – HOU (7-11, 4.63 ERA) vs Martinez – CIN (6-6, 3.78 ERA)
Astros vs. Reds Odds
Astros to win: -143
Reds to win: +121
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 9 runs
Astros vs. Reds Pitcher Performance
Arrighetti |
|
MartÃnez |
24 |
GS |
11 |
7-11 |
W-L |
6-6 |
4.63 |
ERA |
3.78 |
124.1 |
IP |
109.2 |
57 |
BB |
14 |
151 |
SO |
86 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Spencer Arrighetti
Arrighetti (7-11 with a 4.63 ERA and 151 strikeouts in 124 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Astros, his 25th of the season.
In his last appearance on Wednesday, Aug. 28, the righty went 7 2/3 scoreless innings against the Philadelphia Phillies while surrendering two hits.
The 24-year-old has a 4.63 ERA and 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings across 24 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .241 to opposing hitters.
Arrighetti is looking for his third quality start in a row.
Arrighetti will look to last five or more innings for his 10th straight start. He’s averaging 5.2 frames per outing.
He will attempt for his third straight appearance without allowing an earned run.
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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Nick MartÃnez
Martinez (6-6) will take to the mound for the Reds and make his 12th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Friday, when he tossed 5 1/3 innings while giving up four earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers.
The 34-year-old has pitched to a 3.78 ERA this season with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.1 walks per nine across 37 games.
He has two quality starts in 11 chances this season.
In 11 starts this season, Martinez has lasted five or more innings nine times, with an average of three innings per appearance.
He has made 37 appearances and finished 20 of them without allowing an earned run.
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