Corey Kluber (15-8, 3.09 ERA) and the Cleveland Indians (79-57) go up against Brad Peacock (0-0, 3.86 ERA) and the Houston Astros (73-64) in the second of a four-game series at Progressive Field. The Astros won the last game 6-2, and Houston leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sep. 6 and will air on STOh and RTSW.
In his last start, Kluber pitched 8.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out 11 and walking two in an 8-4 victory over the Twins. Mike Napoli (.255, 82 Rs, 30 HRs, 90 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Astros were also victorious the last time Peacock pitched. He went 2.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out two and walking one in a 6-0 victory over the Athletics. Jose Altuve (.346, 96 Rs, 22 HRs, 91 RBIs, 27 SBs) has been doing well offensively for the Astros, going 2 for 5 yesterday with one run, one RBI, and one stolen base.
Notes
Cleveland has won 53% (29-26) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Houston has won 57% (37-28) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Astros are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded nine strikeouts. The Indians have a record of 22-34 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Indians are 61-7. The Astros have a 53-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 14th, Houston sits in the top half of the league in runs, scoring 631 this season. Cleveland ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 668.
Ranking 15th, Houston is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.745). Cleveland ranks in the top 10 at sixth with an OPS of .769.
When the Astros allow at least one home run, they are 46-43. When the Indians allow one or more homers, they have a 49-49 record.
