In the first of a two-game series between the Houston Astros (61-57) and the St. Louis Cardinals (62-56) at Minute Maid Park, Dallas Keuchel (7-11, 4.56 ERA) and Jaime Garcia (9-8, 3.93 ERA) get the start. The game gets underway at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 16 and will air on RTSW and FSMW.
In his last start, Keuchel pitched 9.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out seven and walking two in a 5-0 victory over the Rangers. Carlos Correa (.277, 59 Rs, 18 HRs, 82 RBIs, 10 SBs) continued his strong season Sunday, going 3 for 4 with one run. The Cardinals were also victorious the last time Garcia pitched. He pitched well, going 8.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out four and walking one in a 3-2 victory over the Reds. Brandon Moss (.261, 49 Rs, 21 HRs, 50 RBIs, 1 SB) has been hitting the ball well for the Cardinals, going 2 for 4 Sunday with one run, one home run, one RBI, and one stolen base.
Notes
The Astros managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Cardinals who are coming in with a 36-13 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
It looks like the Cardinals have a slight leg up on the Astros, as the Cardinals have won their last two games while the Astros have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Cardinals are 43-6. The Astros have a 47-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 14th in runs, Houston has earned 525 this season. St. Louis ranks fifth with 583 runs.
Ranking 15th, Houston is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.736). St. Louis ranks in the top five with an OPS of .773.
The Cardinals are 33-36 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Astros are 38-36 when they allow at least one homer.
