The Houston Astros (4-11) look to end to a four-game skid as they host the Texas Rangers (8-6) on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET.
The Astros will give the ball to Ronel Blanco (2-0, 0.00 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 3 on the season, and the Rangers will turn to Andrew Heaney (0-2, 7.56 ERA).
Astros vs. Rangers Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET
Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
How to Watch on TV: BSSW
Probable Pitchers: Blanco – HOU (2-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Heaney – TEX (0-2, 7.56 ERA)
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Astros to win: -137
Rangers to win: +115
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 9 runs
Astros vs. Rangers Pitcher Performance
Blanco |
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Heaney |
2 |
GS |
2 |
2-0 |
W-L |
0-2 |
0.00 |
ERA |
7.56 |
15 |
IP |
8.1 |
6 |
BB |
3 |
11 |
SO |
9 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Ronel Blanco
The Astros will send Blanco (2-0) out to make his third start of the season.
His most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Texas Rangers, when the righty threw six scoreless innings while giving up just one hit.
Over his two appearances this season, opposing hitters have a collective batting average of only .022 against him. He has a 0.00 ERA and averages 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
Blanco is aiming to record his third quality start in a row in this game.
Blanco is seeking his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 7.5 innings per appearance on the hill.
He is looking to have his third straight outing with no earned runs given up.
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Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Heaney
Heaney heads to the mound for the Rangers to make his third start of the season, seeking his first win.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday, when he threw 3 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs while allowing four hits against the Houston Astros.
He has pitched to a 7.56 ERA this season with 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.2 walks per nine across two games.
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