The Cincinnati Reds (67-73) take on the Houston Astros (75-64) at home at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, with first pitch at 1:10 p.m. ET. The Reds enter the contest with a three-game winning streak.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Hunter Brown (11-7) to the mound, while Rhett Lowder (0-1) will answer the bell for the Reds.
Astros vs. Reds Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 1:10 p.m. ET
Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
Probable Pitchers: Brown – HOU (11-7, 3.55 ERA) vs Lowder – CIN (0-1, 2.25 ERA)
Astros vs. Reds Odds
Astros to win: -159
Reds to win: +136
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 9 runs
Astros vs. Reds Pitcher Performance
Brown |
|
Lowder |
26 |
GS |
1 |
11-7 |
W-L |
0-1 |
3.55 |
ERA |
2.25 |
147 |
IP |
4 |
54 |
BB |
4 |
155 |
SO |
6 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Hunter Brown
Brown makes the start for the Astros, his 27th of the season. He is 11-7 with a 3.55 ERA and 155 strikeouts in 147 2/3 innings pitched.
The righty’s most recent time out was on Friday against the Kansas City Royals, when he went 6 2/3 innings, surrendering no earned runs while allowing two hits.
In 27 games this season, the 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.55, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .243 against him.
Brown is trying to prolong a third-game quality start streak in this game.
Brown will look to pitch five or more innings for his 21st straight start. He’s averaging 5.4 innings per outing.
In seven of his 27 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Rhett Lowder
Lowder will take to the mound for the Reds, his second start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers, throwing four innings and giving up one earned run.
He has pitched in one game this season with an ERA of 2.25, a batting average against of .143 and 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
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