Rangers vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 6, 2023

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

The Miami Marlins (58-54) take on the Texas Rangers (65-46) at 2:35 PM ET on Sunday following a three-game losing streak. The Rangers will give the ball to Andrew Heaney (8-6, 4.36 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Marlins will turn to Sandy Alcantara (4-9, 4.27 ERA).

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Texas vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 2:35 PM ET
  • Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSW
  • Probable Pitchers: Heaney – TEX (8-6, 4.36 ERA) vs Alcantara – MIA (4-9, 4.27 ERA)

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Rangers vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Heaney Alcantara
21 GS 22
8-6 W-L 4-9
4.36 ERA 4.27
107.1 IP 143.1
43 BB 38
114 SO 118

Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Heaney

  • The left-hander last appeared on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, when he tossed six scoreless innings while giving up two hits.
  • In 21 games this season, the 32-year-old has a 4.36 ERA and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .235 to opposing hitters.
  • Heaney is looking to record his eighth quality start of the year in this outing.
  • He has made six appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
  • When Heaney starts, his team is 12-9-0 against the spread this season.
  • Games Heaney has started this season hit the over 12 times in 21 chances.

Heaney’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. White Sox Aug. 1 6.0 2 0 0 11 0
at Astros Jul. 26 5.0 4 3 3 3 3
vs. Dodgers Jul. 21 5.0 5 4 4 3 3
vs. Guardians Jul. 15 5.1 6 0 0 4 1
at Nationals Jul. 8 3.0 8 8 7 4 1

Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Sandy Alcantara

  • The right-hander allowed four hits in eight scoreless innings pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 4.27 and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .244.
  • He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
  • He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 22 chances this season.
  • The 27-year-old ranks 42nd in ERA (4.27), 30th in WHIP (1.214), and 55th in K/9 (7.4) among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
  • When Alcantara starts, the Marlins are 7-15-0 against the spread.
  • Alcantara has had 22 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 14 of those games.

Alcantara’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Phillies Aug. 1 8.0 4 0 0 5 1
at Rays Jul. 26 9.0 5 1 1 7 1
at Cardinals Jul. 19 6.0 8 4 4 7 2
at Orioles Jul. 14 6.0 8 3 2 5 1
vs. Phillies Jul. 7 6.2 8 1 1 5 0

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