The Cleveland Guardians (92-67) host the Houston Astros (86-73) to start a three-game series at Progressive Field, with first pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday. The Guardians are coming off a series victory over the Reds, and the Astros a series loss to the Mariners.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Guardians will send Joey Cantillo (2-3) to the mound, while Ronel Blanco (12-6) will get the nod for the Astros.

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Guardians vs. Astros Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
• Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
• TV: MLB Network
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Venue: Progressive Field
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Cantillo – CLE (2-3, 4.63 ERA) vs Blanco – HOU (12-6, 2.88 ERA)

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Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Joey Cantillo

• Cantillo (2-3) will take the mound for the Guardians, his eighth start of the season.
• The left-hander gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in 4 1/3 innings pitched against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, Sept. 19.
• The 24-year-old has pitched in eight games this season with a 4.63 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .223.
• He has one quality starts in seven chances this season.
• Cantillo has made three starts of five or more innings in seven chances this season, and averages 4.4 frames when he pitches.
• He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in eight chances this season.

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Ronel Blanco

• Blanco gets the start for the Astros, his 29th of the season. He is 12-6 with a 2.88 ERA and 163 strikeouts in 162 1/3 innings pitched.
• The righty’s most recent appearance came on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, when he threw six innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up seven hits.
• The 31-year-old has put together a 2.88 ERA and 9 strikeouts per nine innings in 29 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .193 to his opponents.
• Blanco is trying to earn his third quality start in a row in this game.
• Blanco is aiming for his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.6 frames per start.
• He has held his opponents without an earned run in eight of his 29 outings this season.
• The 31-year-old ranks fourth in ERA (2.88), 16th in WHIP (1.103), and 20th in K/9 (9) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.

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