Tigers vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 2, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 2, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (48-58) host the Detroit Tigers (47-60) on Wednesday at 12:35 PM ET and look to build on a three-game winning streak. The Tigers will give the ball to Eduardo Rodriguez (6-5, 2.95 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Pirates will turn to Osvaldo Bido (2-1, 4.50 ERA).

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Detroit vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 12:35 PM ET
  • Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: MLBN
  • Probable Pitchers: Rodriguez – DET (6-5, 2.95 ERA) vs Bido – PIT (2-1, 4.50 ERA)

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Tigers vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Rodríguez Bido
15 GS 6
6-5 W-L 2-1
2.95 ERA 4.50
88.1 IP 30
21 BB 13
91 SO 28

Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Eduardo Rodríguez

  • In his last time out on Tuesday, July 25 against the Los Angeles Angels, the lefty went 4 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
  • In 15 games this season, the 30-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.95, with 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .216 against him.
  • Rodriguez has seven quality starts under his belt this season.
  • In four of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
  • Rodriguez and his team are 8-7-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • In games Rodriguez has started this season, the teams are 7-8-0 at hitting the over.

Rodríguez’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Angels Jul. 25 4.2 7 4 4 3 3
at Royals Jul. 19 7.0 4 2 2 7 0
at Mariners Jul. 14 5.0 3 2 2 7 2
vs. Athletics Jul. 5 4.0 6 5 5 7 0
vs. White Sox May. 28 6.0 5 1 1 6 2

Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Osvaldo Bido

  • The right-hander’s last appearance came in relief on Sunday, July 23 when he threw three scoreless innings out of the bullpen against the Los Angeles Angels while allowing four hits.
  • The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.50 and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .266 in eight games this season.
  • He has one quality starts in six chances this season.
  • He has made eight appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
  • The Pirates have a 2-4-0 ATS record in Bido’s six starts with a set spread.
  • Bido’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in four of six contests.

Bido’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Angels Jul. 22 3.0 4 0 0 3 1
vs. Giants Jul. 16 2.2 4 3 3 3 2
at Diamondbacks Jul. 9 1.1 1 0 0 0 0
at Dodgers Jul. 5 4.0 2 2 2 4 4
vs. Brewers Jun. 30 3.1 4 4 4 0 1

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