Rays vs. Cardinals Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 9, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 9, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The St. Louis Cardinals (49-65) play on Wednesday in St. Petersburg against the Tampa Bay Rays (69-46). First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Jalen Beeks (2-3) for the Rays and Dakota Hudson (2-0) for the Cardinals.

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Tampa Bay vs. St. Louis Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
  • Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
  • Probable Pitchers: Beeks – TB (2-3, 6.27 ERA) vs Hudson – STL (2-0, 4.10 ERA)

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Rays vs. Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Beeks Hudson
8 GS 2
2-3 W-L 2-0
6.27 ERA 4.10
37.1 IP 26.1
19 BB 10
40 SO 20

Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Jalen Beeks

  • His most recent time out was in relief on Tuesday, July 4 when the left-hander tossed two innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
  • In 27 games this season, the 30-year-old has a 6.27 ERA and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .245 to opposing hitters.
  • Beeks is yet to notch a quality start this season.
  • In 15 of his 27 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
  • Beeks’ team is 2-6-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • In Beeks’ eight starts with a total, the teams have hit the over four times.

Beeks’ Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Phillies Jul. 4 2.0 2 1 1 3 0
at Mariners Jul. 1 1.1 3 3 3 1 1
at Athletics Jun. 13 1.2 2 0 0 3 1
vs. Rangers Jun. 10 2.0 3 2 2 2 0
vs. Twins Jun. 6 1.1 1 0 0 2 1

Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Dakota Hudson

  • The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he threw seven innings against the Minnesota Twins, giving up three earned runs.
  • He has an ERA of 4.10, a 2.00 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.367 in eight games this season.
  • He has earned a quality start one time in two starts this season.
  • He has four appearances with no earned runs allowed in eight chances this season.
  • Hudson has started two games with set spreads, and the Cardinals covered in both chances.
  • Hudson’s two starts with a total this season both went over.

Hudson’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Twins Aug. 2 7.0 2 3 3 7 3
vs. Cubs Jul. 27 4.1 9 5 5 3 2
at Cubs Jul. 22 2.0 1 0 0 2 2
vs. Marlins Jul. 19 3.0 5 2 2 1 0
vs. Nationals Jul. 15 3.1 4 0 0 2 0

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