August 18th 08:10 MLB Houston Chicago W Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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On August 18 at 08:10, the Houston Astros, whose winning streak ended due to poor pitching, will be facing off with Hunter Brown (10 wins, 7 losses, 3.96) aiming for his 11th win of the season. Brown secured a victory on the 12th against Boston with a solid performance of 5.1 innings and 2 earned runs. His consistency on the mound has been impressive. He also earned a win in the previous game against the White Sox, pitching 6 innings and allowing just 1 earned run, and playing at home could work to Brown's advantage.
In the previous game, the Astros scored 4 runs including 2 home runs against the White Sox's pitching staff but failed to replicate that focus at home, leading to a narrow defeat. Notably, in the bottom of the 5th with no outs and runners on 1st and 2nd, striking out at the top of the lineup and hitting into a double play were significant missed opportunities. The bullpen, allowing just 1 earned run over 3.1 innings, faced disappointment from that lone run.
On the other hand, the Chicago White Sox, bolstered by an outstanding performance from Luis Robert, aims for their 3rd win of the season with Chris Flexen (2 wins, 11 losses, 5.34) taking the mound. Flexen showcased a solid outing at home against the Cubs on the 11th, pitching 4 innings without giving up a run. However, he has demonstrated a tendency to struggle on the road. Although he pitched well against the Astros at home on June 21, it might be better to set low expectations for Flexen on the road. In the previous game, the White Sox offense scored 5 runs, including 2 home runs, largely thanks to Robert's remarkable performance of 2 home runs and 4 RBIs.
The previous game's struggle for the Astros' lineup was a significant factor in their loss. However, Brown is likely to offer better pitching than the previous outing from Aregatti. Even though Crochet managed to keep the game competitive by allowing only 1 earned run over 4 innings, Flexen is not that kind of pitcher on the road, and the White Sox’s bullpen raises concerns for the remainder of the series. Given the advantage in overall strength, the Houston Astros are closer to victory.
Estimated score: 7-2 in favor of Houston
Handicap: Houston victory
Over/Under: Over