The Miami Marlins (58-52) start a three-game series against the Texas Rangers (63-46) on Friday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is at 8:05 PM. The probable starters are Jordan Montgomery (6-9) for the Rangers and Jesus Luzardo (8-5) for the Marlins.
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Texas vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 4, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: BSSW
- Probable Pitchers: Montgomery – TEX (6-9, 3.42 ERA) vs Luzardo – MIA (8-5, 3.38 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Montgomery | Luzardo | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 22 |
| 6-9 | W-L | 8-5 |
| 3.42 | ERA | 3.38 |
| 121 | IP | 125 |
| 35 | BB | 35 |
| 108 | SO | 147 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Montgomery
- His last time out came while pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday when the left-hander threw six innings against the Chicago Cubs, surrendering three earned runs while allowing five hits.
- The 30-year-old has a 3.42 ERA and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings in 21 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .244 to his opponents.
- Montgomery has 12 quality starts this season.
- He has had four appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- This season, the 30-year-old ranks 19th in ERA (3.42), 35th in WHIP (1.240), and 46th in K/9 (8.0) among pitchers who qualify.
- Montgomery’s team is 8-13-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In games Montgomery has started this season, the teams are 9-11-1 at hitting the over.
Montgomery’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cubs | Jul. 28 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| at Cubs | Jul. 23 | 6.0 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | Jul. 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| at White Sox | Jul. 7 | 4.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Yankees | Jul. 2 | 6.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Jesús Luzardo
- The left-hander’s last start was on Sunday, when he tossed 4 2/3 innings while giving up four earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the Detroit Tigers.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 3.38, a 4.20 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.184.
- He has earned a quality start 12 times in 22 starts this season.
- He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 22 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers this year, the 25-year-old’s 3.38 ERA ranks 16th, 1.184 WHIP ranks 25th, and 10.6 K/9 ranks 11th.
- The Marlins have gone 12-10-0 ATS in Luzardo’s 22 starts that had a set spread.
- Luzardo has started 22 contests with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 11 of them.
Luzardo’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Tigers | Jul. 30 | 4.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Rockies | Jul. 23 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| at Cardinals | Jul. 17 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 9 | 6.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 4 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
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