Astros vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitchers Today – August 16
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The Houston Astros (69-52) and Miami Marlins (63-58) play a rubber match on Wednesday at 6:40 PM ET, with the series deadlocked at 1-1.
The Astros will give the nod to Justin Verlander (7-6, 3.19 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 8 on the season, and the Marlins will turn to Jesus Luzardo (8-7, 3.91 ERA).
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Astros vs. Marlins Pitcher Matchup Info
Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Time: 6:40 PM ET
TV: BSFL
Location: Miami, Florida
Venue: LoanDepot park
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Probable Pitchers: Verlander – HOU (7-6, 3.19 ERA) vs Luzardo – MIA (8-7, 3.91 ERA)
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Discover More About This GameAstros Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Justin Verlander
The Astros will send Verlander (7-6) to the mound for his 19th start this season.
The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed six hits in six innings against the Los Angeles Angels.
The 40-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with a 3.19 ERA and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .224.
He’s going for his third straight quality start.
Verlander has 11 starts in a row of five innings or more.
He has three appearances with no earned runs allowed in 18 chances this season.
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Luzardo (8-7 with a 3.91 ERA and 157 strikeouts in 133 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Marlins, his 25th of the season.
The lefty’s last time out came on Friday against the New York Yankees, when he tossed 3 1/3 innings, surrendering seven earned runs while allowing nine hits.
The 25-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.91, with 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 24 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .250 batting average against him.
Luzardo has 12 quality starts under his belt this season.
Luzardo has pitched five or more innings in a game 18 times this year entering this outing.
He has had four appearances this season that he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
Among pitchers who qualify in MLB action this season, the 25-year-old ranks 33rd in ERA (3.91), 37th in WHIP (1.242), and 10th in K/9 (10.6).
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