The Cincinnati Reds (60-57) start a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (52-63) on Friday at PNC Park. First pitch is at 7:05 PM. The probable pitchers are Juan Carlos Oviedo (6-11) for the Pirates and Andrew Abbott (6-3) for the Reds.
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Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 11, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Oviedo – PIT (6-11, 4.18 ERA) vs Abbott – CIN (6-3, 2.93 ERA)
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Pirates vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Oviedo | Abbott | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | GS | 12 |
| 6-11 | W-L | 6-3 |
| 4.18 | ERA | 2.93 |
| 131.1 | IP | 70.2 |
| 54 | BB | 27 |
| 117 | SO | 74 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Juan Carlos Oviedo
- His most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when the right-hander threw seven scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
- The 25-year-old has amassed a 4.18 ERA and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings in 23 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .230 to opposing hitters.
- Oviedo is seeking his fourth straight quality start.
- In two of his 23 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
- The 25-year-old ranks 38th in ERA (4.18), 48th in WHIP (1.302), and 47th in K/9 (8.0) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Oviedo and his team have a record of 9-14-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In games Oviedo has started this season, the teams are 9-12-2 at hitting the over.
Oviedo’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Brewers | Aug. 6 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Tigers | Aug. 1 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| at Padres | Jul. 26 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| at Angels | Jul. 21 | 4.0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Giants | Jul. 15 | 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Abbott
- The left-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings while giving up six earned runs on nine hits in a matchup with the Washington Nationals.
- The 24-year-old has pitched in 12 games this season with an ERA of 2.93 and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .207.
- He has earned a quality start eight times in 12 starts this season.
- In 12 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.
- The Reds are 8-4-0 against the spread when Abbott starts.
- Abbott has started 12 contests with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in three of them.
Abbott’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Nationals | Aug. 5 | 5.2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| at Cubs | Jul. 31 | 3.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| at Brewers | Jul. 25 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | Jul. 20 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Brewers | Jul. 15 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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