The Houston Astros (43-42) and the Toronto Blue Jays (39-46) meet on Wednesday at 7:07 PM ET. The contest will be held at Rogers Centre.
The Astros will give the nod to Ronel Blanco (8-3) versus the Blue Jays and Yusei Kikuchi (4-8).
Astros vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 7:07 PM ET
Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
How to Watch on TV: SCHN
Probable Pitchers: Blanco – HOU (8-3, 2.49 ERA) vs Kikuchi – TOR (4-8, 4.18 ERA)
Astros vs. Blue Jays Odds
Astros to win: -114
Blue Jays to win: -104
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Astros vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Performance
| Blanco |
|
Kikuchi |
| 15 |
GS |
17 |
| 8-3 |
W-L |
4-8 |
| 2.49 |
ERA |
4.18 |
| 90.1 |
IP |
88.1 |
| 37 |
BB |
21 |
| 84 |
SO |
93 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Ronel Blanco
Blanco makes the start for the Astros, his 16th of the season. He is 8-3 with a 2.49 ERA and 84 strikeouts in 90 1/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent time out on Friday, the right-hander tossed 5 2/3 innings against the New York Mets, giving up three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
In 15 games this season, the 30-year-old has a 2.49 ERA and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .171 to opposing hitters.
Blanco has nine quality starts this year.
Blanco is seeking his sixth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages six innings per appearance on the hill.
He has had four appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
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Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi
Kikuchi (4-8) will take to the mound for the Blue Jays and make his 18th start of the season.
The left-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed four hits in five innings pitched against the New York Yankees on Friday.
The 33-year-old has pitched to a 4.18 ERA this season with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.1 walks per nine across 17 games.
He has started 17 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in seven of them.
In 17 starts this season, Kikuchi has lasted five or more innings 12 times, with an average of 5.2 innings per appearance.
In 17 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
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