Astros vs. Orioles Probable Starting Pitchers – September 18

The Houston Astros (84-66) and the Baltimore Orioles (93-56) square off at Minute Maid Park on Monday at 8:10 PM ET, starting a three-game series.

The Astros will call on Justin Verlander (11-8) against the Orioles and John Means (0-1).

Astros vs. Orioles Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
  • Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
  • How to Watch on TV: SportsNet SW
  • Probable Pitchers: Verlander – HOU (11-8, 3.39 ERA) vs Means – BAL (0-1, 5.40 ERA)
  • Astros vs. Orioles Odds

  • Astros to win: -191
  • Spread: Astros -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
  • Astros vs. Orioles Pitcher Performance

    Verlander Means
    24 GS 1
    11-8 W-L 0-1
    3.39 ERA 5.40
    143.1 IP 5
    40 BB 0
    126 SO 1

    Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander

  • Verlander makes the start for the Astros, his 25th of the season. He is 11-8 with a 3.39 ERA and 126 strikeouts through 143 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Wednesday, the righty tossed seven innings against the Oakland Athletics, giving up five earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
  • In 24 games this season, the 40-year-old has a 3.39 ERA and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .230 to his opponents.
  • Verlander enters the game with 12 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Verlander will try to build on an 18-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging six frames per outing).
  • In five of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
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    Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: John Means

  • The Orioles’ Means will make his second start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday, when he threw five innings, giving up three earned runs while allowing four hits against the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • He has pitched to a 5.40 ERA this season with 1.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 0 walks per nine across one game.
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