The Detroit Tigers (86-76) begin a three-game series against the Houston Astros (88-73) on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is at 2:32 p.m. ET.
The Astros will look to Framber Valdez (15-7, 2.91 ERA) versus the Tigers and Tarik Skubal (18-4, 2.39 ERA).
Astros vs. Tigers Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:32 p.m. ET
Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
How to Watch on TV: ABC
Probable Pitchers: Valdez – HOU (15-7, 2.91 ERA) vs Skubal – DET (18-4, 2.39 ERA)
Astros vs. Tigers Odds
Astros to win: -142
Tigers to win: +122
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 6.5 runs
Astros vs. Tigers Pitcher Performance
Valdez |
|
Skubal |
28 |
GS |
31 |
15-7 |
W-L |
18-4 |
2.91 |
ERA |
2.39 |
176.1 |
IP |
192 |
55 |
BB |
35 |
169 |
SO |
228 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
Valdez (15-7) takes the mound for the Astros in his 29th start of the season. He has a 2.91 ERA in 176 1/3 innings pitched, with 169 strikeouts.
In his most recent appearance on Wednesday, the left-hander threw 5 2/3 innings against the Seattle Mariners, giving up three earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
The 30-year-old has put up an ERA of 2.91, with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 28 games this season. Opponents are hitting .221 against him.
Valdez is trying to record his 18th quality start of the season.
Valdez will aim to pitch five or more innings for his 15th straight appearance. He’s averaging 6.3 frames per outing.
In six of his 28 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
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Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Tarik Skubal
The Tigers’ Skubal (18-4) will make his 32nd start of the season.
The left-hander last pitched on Tuesday, Sept. 24, when he allowed two hits in seven scoreless innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The 27-year-old has an ERA of 2.39, a 6.51 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .922 in 31 games this season.
In 31 starts this season, he’s earned 22 quality starts.
Skubal has pitched five or more innings in 16 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has finished seven appearances without allowing an earned run in 31 chances this season.
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