Astros vs Giants starting pitchers
- Logan Webb for San Francisco Giants
- Framber Valdez for Houston Astros
Astros vs Giants statistics
| Stat |
Astros |
Giants |
| Hits |
606 (2nd) |
559 (11th) |
| Batting Average |
.259 (2nd) |
.243 (12th) |
| Runs Batted In |
291 (10th) |
275 (12th) |
| Runs |
303 (10th) |
288 (14th) |
| Home Runs |
84 (4th) |
65 (Tied-17th) |
| Walks |
195 (22nd) |
218 (12th) |
| Stolen Bases |
46 (Tied-13th) |
21 (30th) |
| Strikeouts |
464 (30th) |
545 (18th) |
| Pitches |
9508 (24th) |
10043 (7th) |
San Francisco Giants recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/11/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
3-1 |
| 6/10/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
W |
4-3 F/10 |
| 6/9/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
7-2 |
| 6/8/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
W |
3-1 |
| 6/7/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
W |
5-2 |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/11/24 |
@ San Francisco Giants |
W |
3-1 |
| 6/10/24 |
@ San Francisco Giants |
L |
4-3 F/10 |
| 6/9/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
L |
9-7 |
| 6/8/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
W |
6-1 |
| 6/7/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
W |
7-1 |
Astros vs Giants predictions
Watching the Astros take on the Giants always promises a thrill, and today's game at Oracle Park is shaping up to be no exception. For Houston, keep an eye on Jose Altuve, who's been swinging a hot bat with a projected .322 average and an on-base fire recently. If he gets on base, the momentum could really swing Houston's way. Also, Framber Valdez on the mound can't be overlooked. His knack for keeping the ball low and inducing groundouts could pose a challenge for Giants hitters. He’s projected to possibly rack up nearly five strikeouts in the game, proving his command remains strong.
Switching focus to the Giants, their lineup has weapons too. Logan Webb, their starting pitcher, is anticipated to mirror Valdez's strikeout count but with a slightly higher earned run average, possibly giving up a couple of runs. At the plate, Thairo Estrada, despite a modest .239 batting average, has a knack for timely hitting and could drive in crucial runs if given the chance. Additionally, Austin Slater's versatility and speed could create scoring opportunities, making him an X-factor in this matchup.
Given these dynamics, predicting a winner isn't straightforward, but if pressed, I'd lean slightly toward the Giants taking this one at home. Their lineup has depth, and playing at Oracle Park gives them the familiar turf advantage. Plus, Logan Webb has been slightly more consistent than Valdez this season, which could very well be the edge the Giants need to secure a win in what promises to be a closely contested game.
San Francisco Giants injuries
- Yusniel Diaz (RF): Day-To-Day
- Thomas Szapucki (SP): Day-To-Day
- Marco Luciano (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Chase Pinder (CF): Day-To-Day
- Ethan Small (SP): 60-Day-IL
Houston Astros injuries
- Jacob Melton (CF): Day-To-Day
- Zach Dezenzo (3B): Day-To-Day
- Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
- Yainer Diaz (C): Day-To-Day
- Miguel Palma (C): Day-To-Day
Astros vs Giants game info
| Venue |
Oracle Park |
| Location |
San Francisco, California |
| First pitch |
Wed 3:45 PM |
| Temperature |
61° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
