The Los Angeles Angels (56-58) host the San Francisco Giants (62-51) on Tuesday following a streak of seven losses. First pitch is at 9:38 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Angels will send Lucas Giolito (6-8) to the mound, while Scott Alexander (6-1) will take the ball for the Giants.
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Los Angeles vs. San Francisco Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 9:38 PM ET
- Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
- How to Watch on TV: BSW
- Probable Pitchers: Giolito – LAA (6-8, 4.36 ERA) vs Alexander – SF (6-1, 3.21 ERA)
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Angels vs. Giants Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Giolito | Alexander | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | GS | 6 |
| 6-8 | W-L | 6-1 |
| 4.36 | ERA | 3.21 |
| 130 | IP | 33.2 |
| 46 | BB | 7 |
| 138 | SO | 18 |
Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Lucas Giolito
- In his last time out on Wednesday, the right-hander tossed 3 2/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves, allowing nine earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 4.36, with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 23 games this season. Opponents are batting .236 against him.
- Giolito is looking to record his 13th quality start of the year.
- He has made three appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 29-year-old’s 4.36 ERA ranks 48th, 1.277 WHIP ranks 41st, and 9.6 K/9 ranks 17th.
- When Giolito starts, his team is 12-11-0 against the spread this season.
- Games Giolito has started this season hit the over 10 times in 23 chances.
Giolito’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Braves | Aug. 2 | 3.2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| at Blue Jays | Jul. 28 | 5.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| at Twins | Jul. 23 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| at Mets | Jul. 18 | 3.2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 9 | 7.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Giants Probable Starting Pitcher: Scott Alexander
- The left-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Sunday, when he threw a third of an inning, giving up one earned run while allowing two hits to the Oakland Athletics.
- The 34-year-old has an ERA of 3.21 and 4.8 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .221 in 39 games this season.
- None of Alexander’s six starts this season have met the criteria for a quality start.
- He has 32 appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 39 chances this season.
- The Giants have a 2-4-0 record against the spread in Alexander’s starts.
- Alexander’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in two of six contests.
Alexander’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Aug. 6 | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| at Athletics | Aug. 5 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Aug. 3 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Jul. 31 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jul. 30 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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