Mike Clevinger (2-1, 5.30 ERA) and Mike Fiers (9-6, 4.31 ERA) start in the first of a four-game series between the Cleveland Indians (79-56) and the Houston Astros (72-64) at Progressive Field. The Indians come into this series hoping to extend a six-game winning streak. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Sep. 5 and can be seen on STOh and RTSW.
Clevinger pitched 1.0 inning in his most recent start, surrendering zero runs in a 2-1 defeat to the Rangers. Fiers went 5.0 innings, surrendering three, striking out four and walking two in a 4-3 win over the Athletics in his last outing. George Springer (.256, 101 Rs, 26 HRs, 75 RBIs, 9 SBs) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 4 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs.
Notes
Cleveland recorded at least two errors for the 20th time this season.
The Indians are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Astros have a 13-31 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Astros are 12-56. The Indians have a 12-40 record when opponents outhit them.
Cleveland and Houston both rank in the top half of the league in home runs. Cleveland sits at 14th with 166 home runs this season and Houston ranks 12th with 171.
Ranking 14th, Cleveland is in the top half of the league in walks, notching 428 this season. Houston ranks in the top five at fourth with 485.
When the Indians hit at least one home run, they are 55-35, well-matched with the Astros who are 62-38 when hitting one or more homers.
