Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 8, 2023

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

Following a six-game losing streak, the Arizona Diamondbacks (57-56) match up against the Los Angeles Dodgers (65-46) on Tuesday at 9:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Dodgers will send Julio Urias (8-6) to the mound, while Brandon Pfaadt (0-5) will take the ball for the Diamondbacks.

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Los Angeles vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
  • Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
  • How to Watch on TV: MLBN
  • Probable Pitchers: Urias – LAD (8-6, 4.69 ERA) vs Pfaadt – ARI (0-5, 7.11 ERA)

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Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Urías Pfaadt
16 GS 9
8-6 W-L 0-5
4.69 ERA 7.11
86.1 IP 44.1
20 BB 12
82 SO 37

Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: Julio Urías

  • The left-hander’s most recent time out came on Friday against the Oakland Athletics, when he threw five scoreless innings while allowing three hits.
  • In 16 games this season, the 26-year-old has an ERA of 4.69, with 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .248 against him.
  • Urias enters this game with eight quality starts under his belt this year.
  • In three of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
  • Urías’ team is 9-7-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • Out of Urías’ 16 starts with a total this season, 10 have hit the over.

Urías’ Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Athletics Aug. 3 5.0 3 0 0 5 1
vs. Blue Jays Jul. 25 6.0 8 3 3 5 2
at Orioles Jul. 19 5.0 8 8 8 2 2
at Mets Jul. 14 6.0 1 0 0 7 1
vs. Pirates Jul. 6 6.0 3 2 2 8 1

Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Brandon Pfaadt

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Thursday, when he tossed seven innings while giving up one earned run on two hits in a matchup with the San Francisco Giants.
  • The 24-year-old has pitched in nine games this season with an ERA of 7.11 and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .291.
  • In nine starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in two of them.
  • He has not pitched this season without allowing at least one earned run.
  • The Diamondbacks have a 5-4-0 record against the spread in Pfaadt’s starts.
  • Pfaadt has had nine starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and two of those matchups hit the over.

Pfaadt’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Giants Aug. 3 7.0 2 1 1 7 1
vs. Mariners Jul. 29 5.2 8 3 3 3 1
at Reds Jul. 22 6.0 4 3 3 6 0
vs. Rays Jun. 29 2.0 7 6 6 3 2
vs. Red Sox May. 26 3.2 8 5 5 4 0

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