The Houston Astros (86-72) and Seattle Mariners (81-77) play on Wednesday at 2:10 p.m. ET at Minute Maid Park, attempting to break a 1-1 series tie.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Yusei Kikuchi (9-9) to the mound, while George Kirby (13-11) will take the ball for the Mariners.

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Astros vs. Mariners Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
• Time: 2:10 p.m. ET
• TV: SCHN
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Venue: Minute Maid Park
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Kikuchi – HOU (9-9, 4.19 ERA) vs Kirby – SEA (13-11, 3.60 ERA)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Yusei Kikuchi

• The Astros’ Kikuchi (9-9) will make his 32nd start of the season.
• The left-hander’s last appearance was on Friday, when he threw six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up one earned run while allowing five hits.
• The 33-year-old has an ERA of 4.19 and 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .247 in 31 games this season.
• He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
• Kikuchi has pitched five or more innings in nine straight games and will look to extend that streak.
• He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 31 chances this season.
• The 33-year-old ranks 48th in ERA (4.19), 34th in WHIP (1.214), and seventh in K/9 (10.5) among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.

Yusei Kikuchi vs. Mariners

• The Mariners rank 22nd in MLB with 653 runs scored this season. They have a .224 batting average this campaign with 178 home runs (13th in the league).
• This season, the left-hander has pitched against the Mariners in one game, and they have gone 3-for-21 with an RBI over six innings.

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Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: George Kirby

• Kirby makes the start for the Mariners, his 33rd of the season. He is 13-11 with a 3.60 ERA and 173 strikeouts in 185 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his last time out on Saturday against the Texas Rangers, the righty went six innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
• The 26-year-old has put together a 3.60 ERA and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings across 32 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .247 to his opponents.
• Kirby is trying to extend a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
• Kirby will look to continue a six-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.8 frames per appearance).
• He has held his opponents without an earned run in seven of his 32 appearances this season.
• Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 26-year-old ranks 28th in ERA (3.60), 11th in WHIP (1.076), and 33rd in K/9 (8.4).

George Kirby vs. Astros

• He will face an Astros offense that ranks 10th in the league with 730 total runs scored while batting .262 as a unit. His opponent has a collective .419 slugging percentage (eighth in MLB action) and has hit a total of 188 home runs (10th in the league).
• Kirby has thrown 18 innings, giving up three earned runs on 14 hits while striking out 17 against the Astros this season.

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