Athletics vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 11, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 11, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Washington Nationals (50-66) open a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics (33-82) with a Friday meeting at Nationals Park. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Athletics will send Paul Blackburn (2-2) to the mound, while Joan Adon (1-0) will answer the bell for the Nationals.

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Oakland vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, August 11, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
  • Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
  • How to Watch on TV: MASN
  • Probable Pitchers: Blackburn – OAK (2-2, 4.35 ERA) vs Adon – WSH (1-0, 4.91 ERA)

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Athletics vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Blackburn Adon
11 GS 1
2-2 W-L 1-0
4.35 ERA 4.91
60 IP 11
21 BB 2
63 SO 11

Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Paul Blackburn

  • In his last appearance on Saturday, the right-hander went six scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants while surrendering two hits.
  • In 12 games this season, the 29-year-old has put up a 4.35 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .278 to opposing batters.
  • Blackburn is looking for his third straight quality start.
  • In two of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
  • Blackburn and his team are 9-2-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • Out of Blackburn’s 11 starts with a total this season, four have hit the over.

Blackburn’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Giants Aug. 5 6.0 2 0 0 7 3
at Rockies Jul. 29 6.0 9 2 2 7 0
vs. Astros Jul. 22 5.1 5 1 1 5 3
vs. Red Sox Jul. 17 5.2 9 6 6 3 2
at Red Sox Jul. 9 1.0 3 2 2 1 1

Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Joan Adon

  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds, throwing six innings and giving up three earned runs.
  • He has an ERA of 4.91, a batting average against of .150 and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season.
  • Adon has started just one game with a set spread, which the Nationals covered.
  • Adon’s lone start with a total this season went under.

Adon’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Reds Aug. 5 6.0 3 3 3 7 0
at Cardinals Jul. 16 2.0 0 0 0 2 2
vs. Rangers Jul. 7 3.0 3 3 3 2 0

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