Phillies vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 3, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 3, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies (58-50) visit the Miami Marlins (58-51) for an away game at LoanDepot park on Thursday. First pitch is at 12:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Michael Lorenzen (5-7) to the mound, while Johnny Cueto (0-2) will get the nod for the Marlins.

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Philadelphia vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 12:10 PM ET
  • Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
  • How to Watch on TV: MLBN
  • Probable Pitchers: Lorenzen – PHI (5-7, 3.58 ERA) vs Cueto – MIA (0-2, 5.06 ERA)

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Phillies vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Lorenzen Cueto
18 GS 3
5-7 W-L 0-2
3.58 ERA 5.06
105.2 IP 16
27 BB 4
83 SO 14

Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Lorenzen

  • In his last appearance — while pitching for the Detroit Tigers — the right-hander threw five innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, giving up three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • The 31-year-old has a 3.58 ERA and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 18 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .232 to opposing hitters.
  • Lorenzen has eight quality starts under his belt this season.
  • In six of his 18 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
  • Lorenzen and his team have a record of 12-7-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • Games started by Lorenzen have a 9-8-2 record at hitting the over this season.

Lorenzen’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Angels Jul. 27 5.0 5 3 3 7 1
at Royals Jul. 20 7.0 3 0 0 3 1
at Mariners Jul. 15 6.2 2 0 0 7 5
vs. Athletics Jul. 6 5.0 3 0 0 4 0
at Rockies Jun. 30 5.0 7 5 5 4 1

Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Johnny Cueto

  • The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed four hits in six innings pitched against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
  • The 37-year-old has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 5.06, a 3.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .875.
  • He has one quality starts in three chances this season.
  • He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in four chances this season.
  • The Marlins did not cover any of Cueto’s three starts that had a set spread.
  • Cueto has started three contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in one of them.

Cueto’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Tigers Jul. 29 6.0 4 4 4 5 1
vs. Rockies Jul. 22 6.0 2 1 1 8 1
at Orioles Jul. 16 3.0 1 0 0 1 1
vs. Twins Apr. 3 1.0 3 4 4 0 1

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