Blue Jays vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers Today – July 4

By Lineups Staff | Aug 23, 2024, 4:06pm

The Houston Astros (44-42) are looking for continued power from a hitter on a roll versus the Toronto Blue Jays (39-47) on Thursday at 1:07 PM ET, at Rogers Centre. Yordan Alvarez is on a three-game homer streak.

The Blue Jays will give the nod to Chris Bassitt (7-6) against the Astros and Framber Valdez (6-5).

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Blue Jays vs. Astros Pitcher Matchup Info

Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 1:07 PM ET
TV: MLB Network
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Venue: Rogers Centre
Live Stream: Fubo
Probable Pitchers: Bassitt – TOR (7-6, 3.24 ERA) vs Valdez – HOU (6-5, 3.80 ERA)

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Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Chris Bassitt

Bassitt (7-6) will take the mound for the Blue Jays, his 18th start of the 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 an ERA of 3.24 and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .259 in 17 games this season.
He’s looking to extend his three-game quality start streak.
Bassitt has 11 starts in a row of five innings or more.
He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 17 chances this season.
Among qualified pitchers this season, the 35-year-old’s 3.24 ERA ranks 23rd, 1.366 WHIP ranks 66th, and 8.4 K/9 ranks 35th.

Chris Bassitt vs. Astros

The Astros have scored 406 runs this season, which ranks 11th in MLB. They have 780 hits, second in baseball, with 101 home runs (seventh in the league).
This season, the right-hander has pitched against the Astros in one game, and they have gone 9-for-21 with a double, a home run and four RBI over 4 1/3 innings.

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Framber Valdez

Valdez (6-5 with a 3.80 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 85 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Astros, his 15th of the season.
The lefty last pitched on Saturday against the New York Mets, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up eight hits.
In 14 games this season, the 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.80, with 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .252 against him.
Valdez enters this outing with eight quality starts under his belt this season.
Valdez enters the matchup with 11 outings of five or more innings pitched this season.
He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his 14 outings this season.

Framber Valdez vs. Blue Jays

The opposing Blue Jays offense has a collective .234 batting average, and is 23rd in the league with 661 total hits and 23rd in MLB action with 345 runs scored. They have the 22nd-ranked slugging percentage (.374) and are 26th in all of MLB with 78 home runs.
Valdez has pitched 7 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run on six hits, while striking out five against the Blue Jays this season.

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