The Kansas City Royals (36-75) take on the Philadelphia Phillies (59-51) on the road at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, with first pitch at 6:05 PM ET. The Royals enter the contest with a seven-game winning streak. The probable pitchers are Cristopher Sanchez (0-3) for the Phillies and Alec Marsh (0-5) for the Royals.
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Philadelphia vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 6:05 PM ET
- Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: NSPPH
- Probable Pitchers: Sanchez – PHI (0-3, 2.66 ERA) vs Marsh – KC (0-5, 6.75 ERA)
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Phillies vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Sanchez | Marsh | |
---|---|---|
9 | GS | 5 |
0-3 | W-L | 0-5 |
2.66 | ERA | 6.75 |
47.1 | IP | 24 |
8 | BB | 15 |
41 | SO | 28 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez
- In his most recent time out on Sunday, the left-hander threw five scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates without surrendering a hit.
- In nine games this season, the 26-year-old has an ERA of 2.66, with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .193 against him.
- Sanchez is trying to pick up his fourth quality start of the season in this game.
- In two of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- When Sanchez starts, his team is 2-7-0 against the spread this season.
- Games Sanchez has started this season hit the over two times in nine chances.
Sanchez’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Pirates | Jul. 30 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
vs. Orioles | Jul. 24 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
vs. Brewers | Jul. 19 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
vs. Padres | Jul. 14 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
at Rays | Jul. 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Alec Marsh
- The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday against the New York Mets, throwing one scoreless inning of relief without allowing a hit.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 6.75, a 1.87 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.625 in six games this season.
- He has started five games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
- He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in six chances this season.
- The Royals have gone 1-4-0 ATS in Marsh’s five starts that had a set spread.
- Marsh has started five contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in three of them.
Marsh’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Mets | Aug. 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
at Guardians | Jul. 26 | 2.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
at Yankees | Jul. 21 | 5.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
vs. Rays | Jul. 15 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
at Twins | Jul. 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
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