Twins vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers Today – July 5

By Lineups Staff | Aug 23, 2024, 6:33am

The Minnesota Twins (49-38) host the Houston Astros (45-42) at 8:10 PM ET on Friday, a game featuring two of the league’s most consistent hitters. Carlos Correa has an average of .311 (eighth in league) for the Twins, while Jose Altuve is ninth at .308 for the Astros.

The Twins will give the ball to Pablo Lopez (8-6, 4.88 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Astros will counter with Shawn Dubin (1-1, 4.91 ERA).

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Twins vs. Astros Pitcher Matchup Info

Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
Time: 8:10 PM ET
TV: SCHN
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Venue: Target Field
Live Stream: Fubo
Probable Pitchers: Lopez – MIN (8-6, 4.88 ERA) vs Dubin – HOU (1-1, 4.91 ERA)

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Twins Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Pablo Lopez

The Twins will hand the ball to Lopez (8-6) for his 18th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Seattle Mariners.
The 28-year-old has an ERA of 4.88, a 5.5 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.149 in 17 games this season.
If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his third consecutive quality start.
Lopez will look to finish five or more innings for the third start in a row.
He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in 17 chances this season.
Among qualified pitchers this season, the 28-year-old’s 4.88 ERA ranks 66th, 1.149 WHIP ranks 33rd, and 10.5 K/9 ranks 10th.

Pablo Lopez vs. Astros

The Astros rank 11th in MLB with 411 runs scored this season. They have a .264 batting average this campaign with 102 home runs (seventh in the league).
The Astros have gone 6-for-27 with a home run and an RBI in seven innings this season against the right-hander.

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Shawn Dubin

Dubin (1-1) gets the starting nod for the Astros, his second of the season.
The righty last appeared on Sunday against the New York Mets, when he tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings without surrendering a hit.
In 15 games this season, he has put up a 4.91 ERA and averages 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .268 against him.

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