The San Francisco Giants (62-54) and the Texas Rangers (69-47) play at Oracle Park on Saturday at 9:05 PM ET. In this contest, the Giants have the chance to end a three-game skid. The Giants will look to Alex Cobb (6-3) against the Rangers and Andrew Heaney (9-6).
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San Francisco vs. Texas Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 9:05 PM ET
- Where: Oracle Park in San Francisco, California
- How to Watch on TV: NSPB
- Probable Pitchers: Cobb – SF (6-3, 3.30 ERA) vs Heaney – TEX (9-6, 4.14 ERA)
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Giants vs. Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Cobb | Heaney | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 22 |
| 6-3 | W-L | 9-6 |
| 3.30 | ERA | 4.14 |
| 117.1 | IP | 113 |
| 30 | BB | 45 |
| 107 | SO | 118 |
Giants Probable Starting Pitcher: Alex Cobb
- The right-hander last appeared on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, when he threw 5 1/3 innings, allowing five earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 35-year-old has put up a 3.30 ERA and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings in 21 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .265 to opposing hitters.
- Cobb heads into this matchup with 10 quality starts under his belt this year.
- He has had six appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- The 35-year-old’s 3.30 ERA ranks 13th, 1.330 WHIP ranks 48th, and 8.2 K/9 ranks 39th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Cobb’s team is 13-8-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In games Cobb has started this season, the teams are 5-15-1 at hitting the over.
Cobb’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Aug. 6 | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Athletics | Jul. 25 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| at Reds | Jul. 20 | 4.1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| at Pirates | Jul. 15 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Heaney
- The left-hander did not allow a run in 5 2/3 innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Miami Marlins.
- The 32-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 4.14 and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .234.
- He has seven quality starts in 22 chances this season.
- He is looking for his third appearance in a row with no earned runs allowed.
- The Rangers have a 13-9-0 record against the spread in Heaney’s starts.
- Heaney’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in 12 of 22 games.
Heaney’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Marlins | Aug. 6 | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| at Astros | Jul. 26 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jul. 21 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 15 | 5.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
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