The Pittsburgh Pirates (52-64) face the Cincinnati Reds (61-57) at home at 1:35 PM ET on Sunday. The probable starters are Mitch Keller (9-8) for the Pirates and Brandon Williamson (4-2) for the Reds.
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Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 1:35 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: SNPT
- Probable Pitchers: Keller – PIT (9-8, 4.39 ERA) vs Williamson – CIN (4-2, 4.54 ERA)
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Pirates vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Keller | Williamson | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | GS | 15 |
| 9-8 | W-L | 4-2 |
| 4.39 | ERA | 4.54 |
| 143.2 | IP | 75.1 |
| 43 | BB | 29 |
| 154 | SO | 64 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller
- In his last appearance on Tuesday, the right-hander threw five innings against the Atlanta Braves, allowing three earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
- The 27-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.39, with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 24 games this season. Opponents are batting .249 against him.
- Keller is looking to pick up his 13th quality start of the season.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 24 outings this season.
- The 27-year-old’s 4.39 ERA ranks 43rd, 1.281 WHIP ranks 38th, and 9.6 K/9 ranks 15th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Keller and his team are 13-11-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In games Keller has started this season, the teams are 13-10-1 at hitting the over.
Keller’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Braves | Aug. 8 | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| at Brewers | Aug. 3 | 5.0 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 28 | 5.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| at Angels | Jul. 23 | 5.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 18 | 6.0 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Brandon Williamson
- The left-hander gave up one earned run in 6 2/3 innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the Miami Marlins.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.54 and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .231 in 15 games this season.
- He has four quality starts in 15 chances this season.
- In 15 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- When Williamson starts, the Reds are 9-6-0 against the spread.
- Williamson has had 15 starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and seven of those games finished over the total.
Williamson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Marlins | Aug. 7 | 6.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| at Cubs | Aug. 2 | 4.1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| at Dodgers | Jul. 28 | 5.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | Jul. 17 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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