Houston Astros (91-54) at Detroit Tigers (69-86) Rhp GERRIT COLE (13-5, 2.86) VS
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Houston Astros (91-54) AT detroit tigers (69-86) RHp GERRIT COLE (13-5, 2.86) VS. lhp daniel Norris (0-3, 5.47) wednesday, sept. 12, 2018 • comerica park • detroit, Mi • 12:10 p.M. ct • at&t sportsnet sw • kbme 790 am • la ranchera 850 GAME #146 ...................................road #74 today’s GAME: The defending World Series Champion road warriors: The Astros are 51-22 (.699) on the road ABOUT THE RECORD Houston Astros wrap their 6-game road trip (4-1 thus in 2018, which is tops in the Majors and puts them on Overall Record: .............................91-54 far) this afternoon with the finale of a 3-game set vs. pace for one of the finest road records in Major League Home Record: ..............................40-32 the Tigers at Comerica Park...RHP Gerrit Cole (13-5) history...since the schedule expanded to 162 games in --with Roof Open: .............................5-6 will make his 2nd start of the trip today as he takes on 1961, the best road record by any club was posted by --with Roof Closed: .......................35-26 Tigers LHP Daniel Norris (0-3). the 2001 Seattle Mariners, who were 59-22 (.728)... Road Record: ...............................51-22 HOU has won 9 of their last 10 on the road and 16 of Current Streak: ............................Won 2 the cole train: Last Homestand: ..............................7-3 RHP Gerrit Cole (13-5) has been one 21 road games since 7/31...the Astros best road record Current Road Trip: ............................4-1 of the top starters in the AL in 2018, currently ranking ever for a season was in 2017 (53-28, .654). Last 5 Games: ..................................4-1 2nd in the league in strikeouts (251) and strikeouts per Best Road Record (since 1961) Last 10 Games: ................................9-1 9.0 IP (12.39), 3rd in opponent batting average (.197), 1. 2001 Seattle Mariners: 59-22 (.728) Series Record (prior to current series):..29-11-6 5th in ERA (2.86) and 7th in win pct. (.722). 2. 2018 Houston Astros: 51-22 (.699) Sweeps: ..........................................12-2 3. 1971 Oakland A’s: 55-25 (.688) When Scoring 4 or More Runs: ....74-14 dynamic duo: RHP Justin Verlander and RHP Gerrit When Scoring 3 or Fewer Runs: ..17-40 Cole, who rank 1st and 2nd in the AL in strikeouts, thru 145: At 91-54, the 2018 Astros have the 2nd- Shutouts: ........................................ 11-8 respectively, are the 1st pair of RHP’s in the modern best record in franchise history after 145 games... In One-Run Games: .....................20-24 era (since 1900) to each surpass 250 strikeouts in a the 1998 ‘Stros were 92-53 at this point, en route to a In Two-Run Games: .......................13-9 vs. Left-Handed Starters: ..............34-21 season for the same club...the 2018 Astros are the 6th franchise-best 102-60 final record...that ‘98 club was vs. Right-Handed Starters: ...........57-33 club overall with 2 pitchers to reach 250 K’s: 93-53 after 146 games. During the Day: .............................31-15 Teams With 2 PItchers w/ 250+ K’s (since 1900)* At Night: ........................................60-39 2018-HOU: RHP Justin Verlander (258), RHP Gerrit Cole (251). The bregman box When Scoring First: ......................58-16 2002-ARI: LHP Randy Johnson (334), RHP Curt Schilling (316). Alex Bregman has been one of the top Opponent Scores First: .................33-38 2001-ARI: LHP Randy Johnson (372), RHP Curt Schilling (293). players in the Majors in 2018: Outhit Opponent: ..........................70-13 1976-CAL: RHP Nolan Ryan (327), LHP Frank Tanana (261). AT WAR: Outhit by Opponent: .....................13-38 Alex Bregman currently ranks 3rd in the 1968-CLE: LHP Sam McDowell (283), RHP Luis Tiant (264). Majors in WAR (8.0), trailing Mike Trout (9.3) and Equal Hits: ........................................8-3 1963-LAD: LHP Sandy Koufax (306), RHP Don Drysdale (251). When Hitting Home Run: ..............76-30 Mookie Betts (8.5)...per STATS. *Source: Elias When Hitting Multiple HR: ..............48-9 extra! extra!: Alex Bregman leads the Majors in ex- No Home Runs: ............................15-24 tra-base hits with 80 (49 2B, 30 HR, 1 3B)...Bregman’s Walkoff Home Runs: .........................2-2 sweepstakes: A win today would give the Astros their 80 XBH are the 7th-highest total in franchise history Come-from-Behind Wins: .................. 37 13th series sweep of the season and their 1st ever and the most in a season by an Astros hitter since 2001 Largest Comeback: ............................. 5 at Comerica Park...the Astros have swept the Tigers when Richard Hidalgo had 86 XBH...the club record Losses After Leading: ........................ 26 twice previously, with the 1st coming in the very 1st for a season is 94, set by Lance Berkman in 2001. Last At-Bat Wins: ............................... 13 series between the two clubs, 6/8-10 of 1998 at Tiger Most XBH - MLB 2018 Largest Blown Lead: ............................ 5 Stadium (3g)...the Astros last sweep of the Tigers was 1. A. Bregman - 80 Extra-Inning Games: .........................5-6 in a 3g set, 7/15-17 of 1999 in the Astrodome. Different Batting Orders: .................. 127 2. J.D. Martinez - 77 After Six Innings: in the daytime: 3. T. Story - 77 Lead: 71-7 ......Tied: 9-11 .... Trail: 11-36 The Astros are 31-15 (.674) in day rare feat: Through the 1st 342 games of his young After Seven Innings: games this season, which ranks 2nd in the Majors to career, Alex Bregman tallied 56 HR, 100 2B and 201 Lead: 75-5 ......Tied: 7-8 ........Trail: 9-41 Boston’s 32-9 (.780) mark in the daytime. RBI...according to STATS, he was the 4th-fastest After Eight Innings: since 1920 to reach 50 HR, 100 2B and 200 RBI. Lead: 81-5 ......Tied: 5-8 ........Trail: 5-41 last night’s recap: The Astros edged the Tigers last mR. SEPTEMBER: Astros vs. tigers (2018): In 10 games in the month of Sep- night, 5-4...RHP Will Harris (4-3) picked up the win in tember, Alex Bregman is 13x36 (.333) with 5 HR, 6 Overall: .............................................4-1 relief (1.0 IP, 0 R, 3 SO)...LHP Framber Valdez had 2B and 11 RBI...11 of his 13 hits have gone for extra At Minute Maid Park: ........................2-1 ND as the starter (4 IP, 4 ER)...the Astros tallied 3 HR At Comerica Park: ............................2-0 bases...he has posted a .944 SLG and a 1.422 OPS Astros vs. tigers (all-time): to account for all 5 runs in the game...Jose Altuve hit for the month. Overall: .........................................27-27 his 1st leadoff HR of the season (#12) in the 1st...Tony more a-breg: Alex Bregman has reached base safely Record in Houston: .......................16-10 Kemp (2x2, 2 RBI) and Tyler White each added 2-run in 38 straight games...in those 38 games (since 7/30), Record in Detroit: .......................... 11-17 HRs....RHP Roberto Osuna hurled a scoreless 9th to Bregman is hitting .343 (49x143) with a .441 OBP, .622 earn his 17th save...five Astros relievers combined to SLG and a 1.064 OPS. today’s media availability throw 5.0 scoreless innings. The Astros clubhouse will be open at 10:10 where they rank: RHP Justin Verlander and RHP a.m...manager AJ Hinch will be available at recent stros: The Astros have won 9 of their last 10 Gerrit Cole, who rank first and second in the AL in approximately 11 a.m. and are 16-4 in their last 20 games. strikeouts, respectively, both rank in the top 10 in THIS DATE IN ASTROS HISTORY - sept. 12 strikeouts in franchise history for a single season. in the al west: The Astros enter today with a 3.0-game Astros Strikeout Leaders in a Single Season (#3-8) lead in the AL West over OAK. 3. J.R. Richard (1978): 303 6. G. Cole (2018): 251 1977 AL West division GB Today’s Schedule (CT) - RHP J.R. Richard tallies 11 K’s in a 7-2 4. Nolan Ryan (1987): 270 7. Nolan Ryan (1982): 245 win over the Reds at Riverfront Stadium. Out- Houston (91-54) -- at DET (12:10 pm) 5. J. Verlander (2018): 258 8. Don Wilson (1969): 235 fielders Cesar Cedeno and Jose Cruz lead the Oakland (88-57) 3.0 at BAL (6:05 pm) offense, each hitting 2 HR. Cedeno has 4 hits while Cruz drives in 3. Seattle (79-65) 11.5 vs. SD (5:40 pm) the skipper: With a 362-268 (.575) record as the Astros manager, AJ Hinch owns the best winning percentage pitching in: Astros pitchers lead the Majors in virtually of any Astros manager in franchise history...Hinch’s 14 every significant category in 2018, including overall postseason wins are also tops in Astros history. ERA (3.10), strikeouts (1517), opp. avg. (.218), WHIP (1.10), starters ERA (3.21) and bullpen ERA (2.88). UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS (ALL TIMES CENTRAL) Date Time Opponent Pitchers Television Thursday, Sept. 13 Off Day Friday, Sept. 14 7:10 Arizona LHP Dallas Keuchel (11-10, 3.59) vs. TBA AT&T SportsNet SW Saturday, Sept. 15 6:10 Arizona RHP Charlie Morton (14-3, 3.15) vs. TBA AT&T SportsNet SW Sunday, Sept. 16 1:10 Arizona RHP Justin Verlander (15-9, 2.72) vs. TBA AT&T SportsNet SW WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS 2017 | AL Champions 2017 | NL CHampions 2005 AL West Champions 2017 | AL Wild Card 2015 | NL Wild Card 2004, 2005 | NL Central Champions 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001 | NL West Champions 1980, 1986 today’s ASTROS STARTER: rhp gerrit cole W-L ERA G GS IP H R ER BB SO CAREER MLB SPLITS: 2018: 13-5 2.86 29 29 182.1 129 62 58 59 251 Home: 32-21, 3.44 ERA, 78G/GS, 186ER/486.2IP Career: 72-47 3.38 156 156 964.2 878 389 362 262 985 Away: 40-26, 3.31 ERA, 78G/GS, 176ER/478IP vs.