The Houston Astros (44-42) play on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays (39-47) on Thursday. The game is set to begin at 1:07 PM ET.
The Astros will call on Framber Valdez (6-5) versus the Blue Jays and Chris Bassitt (7-6).
Astros vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 1:07 PM ET
Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
Probable Pitchers: Framber Valdez (Astros) – 6-5, 3.80 ERA vs Chris Bassitt (Blue Jays) – 7-6, 3.24 ERA
Astros vs. Blue Jays Odds
Astros to win: -109
Blue Jays to win: -108
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Astros vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Performance
| Valdez |
|
Bassitt |
| 14 |
GS |
17 |
| 6-5 |
W-L |
7-6 |
| 3.80 |
ERA |
3.24 |
| 85.1 |
IP |
97.1 |
| 29 |
BB |
37 |
| 68 |
SO |
91 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
Valdez (6-5 with a 3.80 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 85 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Astros, his 15th of the season.
His last appearance came on Saturday against the New York Mets, when the left-hander threw 4 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing eight hits.
The 30-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.80, with 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 14 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .252 batting average against him.
Valdez is looking to record his ninth quality start of the year.
Valdez will look to secure his 12th matchup of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 6.1 innings per appearance.
In two of his 14 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt
The Blue Jays will send Bassitt (7-6) to the mound for his 18th start this season.
The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up no earned runs and allowed six hits in six innings against the New York Yankees.
The 35-year-old has pitched in 17 games this season with an ERA of 3.24, a 2.46 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.366.
He’s looking to extend his three-game quality start streak.
Bassitt has pitched five or more innings in 11 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 17 chances this season.
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