Houston Astros (45-22) Vs. Boston Red Sox (37-29) RHP Mike Fiers (4-2, 4.29) Vs
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Houston Astros (45-22) vs. boston red sox (37-29) RHP Mike Fiers (4-2, 4.29) vs. LHP Drew Pomeranz (6-4, 4.48) friday, june 16, 2017 • minute maid park • houston, tx • 7:10 p.m. ct • ROOT SPORTS SW • kbme 790 am • la nueva 94.1 fm GAME #68 ..................... home #37 tonight’s GAME: The Astros will open up this all-star voting update: In the third AL All-Star ABOUT THE RECORD three-game series tonight with RHP Mike Fiers (4-2) voting update by Major League Baseball released on Overall Record: .............................45-22 on the mound opposite the Red Sox and LHP Drew Tuesday, 2B Jose Altuve (1,615,938), SS Carlos Cor- Home Record: ..............................22-14 Pomeranz (6-4)...Fiers is coming off his best start of rea (1,176,486) and OF George Springer (804,826) all --with Roof Open: .............................8-6 the season, going 7.1 innings, while allowing just one checked in as starters at their position...if these results --with Roof Closed: .........................14-8 unearned run last Saturday vs. LAA. hold, it would mark just the second time in franchise --with Roof Open/Closed: .................0-0 history to have three starters in the All-Star Game, Road Record: .................................23-8 vs. the red sox: Current Streak: ............................Won 1 The Astros and Red Sox, who also 2004, when RHP Roger Clemens, CF Lance Current Homestand: .........................2-4 will match up for the first time this season over the Berkman and 2B Jeff Kent all started for the NL. Last Road Trip: .................................8-2 weekend, will not see each other again until a four- Last 5 Games: ..................................2-3 game series to end the season in Boston from Sept. altuve passes cabell: 2B Jose Altuve ranks Last 10 Games: ................................4-6 29-Oct. 1...this is a matchup of two of the top three 10th in franchise history in hits, immediately ahead of Series Record (prior to current series): ....15-5-1 teams in the league, as the Astros (45-22, .672) lead Enos Cabell, who played for the Astros from 1975-85. Sweeps: ............................................6-1 the AL in winning percentage, while the Red Sox (37- all-time hits (astros history, #8-11) When Scoring 4 or More Runs: ......36-8 29, .561) rank third. 8. Jimmy Wynn - 1291 10. Jose Altuve - 1127 When Scoring 3 or Fewer Runs: ....9-14 9. Bill Doran - 1139 11. Enos Cabell - 1124 Shutouts: ..........................................5-2 best record in baseball: The Astros have the In One-Run Games: .........................9-4 shortstop leader: In Two-Run Games: .........................8-6 best record in baseball at 45-22, leading the Major SS Carlos Correa leads all vs. Left-Handed Starters: ..................9-7 Leagues in wins and winning percentage (.672)...the AL shortstops this season in runs (43), RBI (42), walks vs. Right-Handed Starters: ...........36-15 Rockies (43-26) check in with the second-best record (27), slugging (.513) and OPS (.883), while ranking During the Day: ...............................13-5 in the Majors, still 3.0 games behind the Astros. tied for first in home runs (12)...AL shortstop leaders: At Night: ........................................32-17 RBI walks ops When Scoring First: ........................29-9 best start ever: At 45-22, the Astros are off 1. Correa - 42 1. Correa - 27 1. Correa - .883 Opponent Scores First: ................16-13 to their best 67-game start in club history, a full four 2. Andrus - 35 2. Simmons - 24 2. Segura - .852 Outhit Opponent: ............................37-5 games better than their previous record (41-26 set in 3. Beckham - 31 3. Lindor - 22 3. Gregorius - .843 Outhit by Opponent: .......................5-15 1980, 1998, 1999)...the best 68-game start in club Equal Hits: ........................................3-2 leading the way: When Hitting Home Run: ..............38-16 history is 42-26, set in 1980, 1998 and 1999. Among AL outfielders, OF No Home Runs: ................................7-6 George Springer ranks tied for second in home runs Walkoff Home Runs: .........................1-0 11.5 up: The Astros lead the AL West by 11.5 games with 16, trailing only OF Aaron Judge (21)...seven of Come-from-Behind Wins: .................. 21 over the Angels, and have led by as many as 14.0 Springer’s homers have come leading off, which leads Largest Comeback: ............................. 6 this year...this marks just the second time in franchise the Major Leagues. Losses After Leading: ........................ 12 history for the Astros to post at least an 11.5-game Last At-Bat Wins: ................................. 6 lead in their division, also accomplished in the 1998 fiers starter: RHP Mike Fiers has won three Largest Blown Lead: ............................ 6 campaign, when the Astros won the NL Central by 12.5 consecutive starts, posting a 3-0 record and a 1.96 Extra-Inning Games: .........................4-0 games over the Cubs. ERA (4ER/18.1IP) in those contests...overall, the Different Batting Orders: .................... 57 Astros have won four straight starts made by Fiers, After Six Innings: thru 67: Lead: 35-4 ......Tied: 1-3 ........Trail: 9-15 The Astros have joined rare company with and are 8-4 in his 12 starts this season. After Seven Innings: their start...the last four teams to start 45-22 or better: Lead: 38-2 ......Tied: 3-4 ........Trail: 4-16 RECORD THRU 67 final record tony d honored: Tony DeFrancesco, the manager After Eight Innings: 2016 Cubs (47-20) 103-58, WS Champs of the Astros Triple A affiliate, the Fresno Grizzlies, has Lead: 41-0 ......Tied: 3-3 ........Trail: 1-19 2005 White Sox (45-22) 99-63, WS Champs been selected as manager of the Pacific Coast League Astros vs. red sox (2016): 2003 Braves (45-22) 101-61, Lost ALDS to CHC All-Stars, for the upcoming Triple A All-Star Game on Overall: .............................................2-5 2003 Mariners (45-22) 93-69, DNQ for postseason July 12...DeFrancesco is the Pacific Coast League’s At Minute Maid Park: ........................1-2 winningest manager in the modern affiliated era (since At Fenway Park: ...............................1-3 steering the ship: Astros vs. red sox (all-time): Astros Manager AJ Hinch 1958), and has won four PCL championships as a Overall: .........................................12-24 (215-176, .550) ranks tied for 10th in franchise history manager (three with Sacramento, 2015 with Fresno). Record in Houston: .........................8-10 in managerial wins along with Jimy Williams (215- Record in Boston: ...........................4-14 197), who managed the club from 2002-04...Hinch astros sign rodriguez: Yesterday, the Astros an- ranks second in Astros history in managerial winning nounced the signing of Cuban RHP Elian Rodriguez THIS DATE IN ASTROS HISTORY: percentage behind Larry Dierker (435-348, .556). to a minor league contract...the signing of Rodriguez june 16 continues the Astros efforts towards acquiring the top winsday: The Astros salvaged a victory in their three- talent that has come out of Cuba, including 1B Yuli 1967 - CF Jimmy Wynn connects for a ho- game series with the Rangers on Wednesday, as they Gurriel and several minor leaguers, most notably mer in the Astros 9-8 win over the Braves in blew out their in-state rival 13-2...RHP Francis Martes IF Yordan Alvarez, RHP Rogelio Armenteros, CF Houston...the day prior, Wynn had hit three (1-0) earned the win in his first Major League start Alejandro Garcia, LHP Cionel Perez and RHP home runs, giving him a franchise-record four homers in a two-game span. after allowing just one run in 5.0 innings pitched...LF Yoanys Quiala. Derek Fisher made his MLB debut and went 2x3 with a all-time games list all-time HR list homer, two walks and two RBI...3B Marwin Gonzalez tonight’s charity game: The Astros Foundation RANK g PLAYER RANK hr PLAYER 50 2528 Ernie Banks 46 434 Juan Gonzalez had a big game, going 3x5 with 3 RBI. and ROOT Sports will be hosting the second-annual 51 2527 Julio Franco 434 Andruw Jones Astros Foundation Charity Game and live broadcast 52 2517 Bill Buckner 48 431 Cal Ripken Jr. 53 2514 Carlos Beltrán 49 429 Carlos Beltrán elias says: LF Derek Fisher recorded his first two tonight...proceeds from the event will benefit the Boys 54 2507 Gary Gaetti 50 427 Mike Piazza 55 2505 Sam Crawford 51 426 Billy Williams Major League hits in the 6th inning on Wednesday at & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston and USO Houston... TEX, homering and hitting an RBI-single...he became during tonight’s game, fans can show their support by today’s media availability the first Major League player to record the first two hits purchasing a VIP, MVP or Cooperstown Charity Bag The Astros clubhouse will be open from 3:10-4 of his career in the same inning since the Braves 1B that include tickets to a 2017 game, autographed p.m...manager AJ Hinch will be available in the Adam Laroche did so on April 7, 2004 vs. NYM (single merchandise and more. Astros dugout at approximately 4 p.m. and double in the 4th inning). UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS (ALL TIMES CENTRAL) Date Time Opponent Pitchers Television Sat., June 17 7:15 Boston RHP David Paulino (0-0, 6.59) vs. RHP Rick Porcello (3-8, 4.67) FOX Sun., June 18 7:05 Boston RHP Joe Musgrove (4-5, 4.81) vs. LHP David Price (1-1, 5.09) ESPN All Astros games are broadcast in English on SportsTalk 790 AM in Houston, the flagship station of the Astros Radio Network. 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