Brewers vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 6, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 6, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (49-61) go on the road at American Family Field against the Milwaukee Brewers (60-52) at 2:10 PM ET on Sunday. The Brewers will give the nod to Brandon Woodruff (1-0) against the Pirates and Juan Carlos Oviedo (5-11).

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Milwaukee vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 2:10 PM ET
  • Where: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • How to Watch on TV: BSWI
  • Probable Pitchers: Woodruff – MIL (1-0, 0.79 ERA) vs Oviedo – PIT (5-11, 4.42 ERA)

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Brewers vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Woodruff Oviedo
2 GS 22
1-0 W-L 5-11
0.79 ERA 4.42
11.1 IP 124.1
3 BB 51
12 SO 111

Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Brandon Woodruff

  • His most recent appearance was on Saturday, April 8 against the St. Louis Cardinals, when the right-hander threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings while giving up four hits.
  • Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of only .179 against him this season. He has a .79 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings over his two appearances.
  • Woodruff has a record of 2-0-0 ATS in two starts with a spread this season.
  • In the two games with a total started by Woodruff this season, the teams did not hit the over both times.

Woodruff’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Cardinals Apr. 7 5.1 4 0 0 4 2
at Cubs Apr. 1 6.0 3 1 1 8 1

Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Juan Carlos Oviedo

  • The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed six hits in seven innings pitched against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.
  • The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.42 and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .237 in 22 games this season.
  • He’s going for his third quality start in a row.
  • He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 22 chances this season.
  • Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 25-year-old’s 4.42 ERA ranks 50th, 1.335 WHIP ranks 52nd, and 8.0 K/9 ranks 47th.
  • The Pirates have gone 8-14-0 against the spread when Oviedo starts.
  • Oviedo’s starts hit the over on the run total nine times in 22 games with a set total this season.

Oviedo’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Tigers Aug. 1 7.0 6 1 1 5 2
at Padres Jul. 26 6.0 3 1 1 5 3
at Angels Jul. 21 4.0 3 5 5 4 3
vs. Giants Jul. 15 7.0 1 1 1 10 3
at Dodgers Jul. 6 6.2 6 5 5 6 2

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