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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