Brewers vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 3, 2023

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates (48-59) begin a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (58-51) on Thursday at American Family Field. First pitch is at 7:15 PM. The Brewers will give the nod to Adrian Houser (3-3) versus the Pirates and Mitch Keller (9-7).

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Milwaukee vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET
  • Where: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • How to Watch on TV: FOX
  • Probable Pitchers: Houser – MIL (3-3, 4.43 ERA) vs Keller – PIT (9-7, 3.97 ERA)

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Brewers vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Houser Keller
12 GS 22
3-3 W-L 9-7
4.43 ERA 3.97
67 IP 133.2
23 BB 40
52 SO 145

Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Adrian Houser

  • In his last outing on Friday against the Atlanta Braves, the right-hander tossed four innings, giving up six earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
  • In 14 games this season, the 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.43, with 7.0 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .296 against him.
  • Houser has four quality starts under his belt this year.
  • He has had three appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
  • Houser’s team is 8-4-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • Out of Houser’s 12 starts with a total this season, two have hit the over.

Houser’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Braves Jul. 28 4.0 8 6 6 3 2
vs. Braves Jul. 22 6.0 6 3 3 10 2
at Reds Jul. 16 5.2 6 3 3 5 2
vs. Cubs Jul. 5 5.0 6 1 1 4 3
at Mets Jun. 29 6.0 7 2 2 5 1

Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Friday, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings while giving up two earned runs on six hits in a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched to a 3.97 ERA this season with 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.7 walks per nine across 22 games.
  • In 22 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 12 of them.
  • He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 22 chances this season.
  • Among qualified pitchers in the majors this year, the 27-year-old ranks 34th in ERA (3.97), 31st in WHIP (1.219), and 18th in K/9 (9.8).
  • The Pirates have gone 13-9-0 ATS in Keller’s 22 starts that had a set spread.
  • Keller has had 22 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 11 of those outings.

Keller’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Phillies Jul. 28 5.2 6 2 2 8 3
at Angels Jul. 23 5.0 9 6 6 7 1
vs. Guardians Jul. 18 6.0 10 8 8 1 2
at Diamondbacks Jul. 8 7.0 1 0 0 4 5
at Dodgers Jul. 3 5.0 8 5 4 7 1

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