The Los Angeles Angels (60-87) play the Houston Astros (79-68) at 9:38 p.m. ET on Saturday following a three-game losing streak.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Justin Verlander (3-6) to the mound, while Tyler Anderson (10-12) will answer the bell for the Angels.
Astros vs. Angels Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9:38 p.m. ET
Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
How to Watch on TV: BSW
Probable Pitchers: Justin Verlander (Astros) – 3-6, 5.30 ERA vs Tyler Anderson (Angels) – 10-12, 3.50 ERA
Astros vs. Angels Odds
Astros to win: -206
Angels to win: +173
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 9 runs
Astros vs. Angels Pitcher Performance
Verlander |
|
Anderson |
14 |
GS |
28 |
3-6 |
W-L |
10-12 |
5.30 |
ERA |
3.50 |
74.2 |
IP |
167.1 |
24 |
BB |
67 |
63 |
SO |
132 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander
Verlander makes the start for the Astros, his 15th of the season. He is 3-6 with a 5.30 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 74 2/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander last pitched on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he threw three innings, allowing eight earned runs while giving up eight hits.
The 41-year-old has an ERA of 5.30, with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 14 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .270 batting average against him.
Verlander heads into this game with five quality starts under his belt this year.
Verlander will look to record his 11th game of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 5.3 innings per appearance.
He has made two appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
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Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Tyler Anderson
The Angels will send Anderson (10-12) to the mound for his 29th start this season.
The left-hander’s last start was on Saturday, Sept. 7, when he tossed five innings while giving up one earned run on one hit in a matchup with the Texas Rangers.
The 34-year-old has pitched to a 3.50 ERA this season with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.6 walks per nine across 28 games.
In 28 starts this season, he’s earned 12 quality starts.
Anderson has started 28 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 25 times. He averages 6 innings per appearance.
He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 28 chances this season.
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