Houston Astros at Texas Rangers by Tony T.
Matchup Analysis
The home starter enters with the stronger run-prevention profile. The home starter owns the stronger strikeout rate. The home starter has the cleaner walk rate. Ground-ball contact favors the home starter. The home starter has allowed fewer home runs per nine.
Cristian Javier has made 3 starts in 5 appearances, while Tyler Alexander has made 3 starts in 41 appearances. The comparison puts immediate focus on strike throwing, contact quality and each starter's ability to keep the ball in the park.