Scott Feldman (0-2, 4.11 ERA) and the Houston Astros (6-12) go up against Henry Owens (0-0, 0.00 ERA) and the Boston Red Sox (8-9) in the last of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. The Astros won the last game 8-3, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 8:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Apr. 24 and will air on ESPN.
In his most recent outing, Feldman pitched 5.0 innings, allowing four runs (one unearned), striking out one and walking three in a 7-5 loss to the Rangers. Colby Rasmus (.302, 10 Rs, 6 HRs, 16 RBIs, 1 SB) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and five RBIs. David Ortiz (.286, 7 Rs, 3 HRs, 14 RBIs, 1 SB) has been hitting the ball well for the Red Sox, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run and one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Houston has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The Astros are a nightmare on the bases for opponents with 15 steals, one of the highest totals in baseball. Houston’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average. The Astros don’t give up many walks to opposing batters, ranking fifth in the AL with only 2.5 walks allowed per game.
The Red Sox rank fifth in the AL in scoring, averaging 0.0 runs per game. One of the top hitting teams in the league are the Red Sox, who have a .273 batting average. The Red Sox have racked up 13 steals on the year, making them one of the most threatening base-running teams in the league. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Boston pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
Predictions: SU Winner – HOU
Notes
The Astros are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Red Sox have a 2-5 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Astros are 0-9. The Red Sox have a 1-5 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 25th in home runs, Boston has hit 13 this season. Houston ranks fourth with 25 home runs.
Ranking 21st, Houston is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.89 per game. Boston ranks in the top five at second with 9.41.
Houston and Boston both rank in the top half of the league for their on-base plus slugging percentage. Houston sits at 12th with an OPS of .759, and Boston ranks 11th with an OPS of .766.
When the Red Sox allow at least one home run, they are 5-8, well-matched with the Astros who are 4-10 when allowing at least one homer.
