Marlins vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 8, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 8, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Miami Marlins (58-56) visit the Cincinnati Reds (60-55) on Tuesday after a streak of five losses. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET. The Marlins will give the nod to Braxton Garrett (5-3, 4.14 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 6 on the season, and the Reds will counter with Luke Weaver (2-4, 6.98 ERA).

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Miami vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
  • Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
  • How to Watch on TV: BSOH
  • Probable Pitchers: Garrett – MIA (5-3, 4.14 ERA) vs Weaver – CIN (2-4, 6.98 ERA)

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Marlins vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Garrett Weaver
20 GS 19
5-3 W-L 2-4
4.14 ERA 6.98
111 IP 89
19 BB 32
122 SO 72

Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Braxton Garrett

  • The lefty last pitched on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he went five innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • The 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.14, with 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 22 games this season. Opponents are batting .257 against him.
  • Garrett enters the game with four quality starts under his belt this season.
  • He has made four appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
  • When Garrett starts, his team is 12-8-0 against the spread this season.
  • Games Garrett has started this season hit the over 11 times in 20 chances.

Garrett’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Phillies Aug. 2 5.0 6 3 3 5 2
vs. Tigers Jul. 28 6.0 5 1 0 6 1
vs. Rockies Jul. 21 3.0 7 6 6 5 0
at Orioles Jul. 15 4.2 6 4 4 5 1
vs. Phillies Jul. 8 5.0 6 3 3 3 0

Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Luke Weaver

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Friday, when he tossed three innings while giving up four earned runs on four hits in a matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
  • The 29-year-old has an ERA of 6.98, a 2.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.640 in 19 games this season.
  • He has earned a quality start three times in 19 starts this season.
  • He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 19 chances this season.
  • The Reds have a 13-6-0 record against the spread in Weaver’s starts.
  • Weaver’s starts went over the run total 11 times in 19 games with a set total this season.

Weaver’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Cubs Aug. 3 3.0 4 4 4 5 4
at Dodgers Jul. 29 6.0 2 3 1 2 2
vs. Diamondbacks Jul. 23 4.0 8 3 3 1 2
vs. Giants Jul. 18 2.2 4 4 4 6 1
at Brewers Jul. 8 3.2 6 5 5 1 2

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