Phillies vs. Twins Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 13, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 13, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Minnesota Twins (61-58) go on the road at Citizens Bank Park against the Philadelphia Phillies (65-53) at 1:35 PM ET on Sunday. The Phillies will call on Ranger Suarez (2-5) versus the Twins and Sonny Gray (5-5).

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Philadelphia vs. Minnesota Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 1:35 PM ET
  • Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: NSPPH
  • Probable Pitchers: Suarez – PHI (2-5, 3.96 ERA) vs Gray – MIN (5-5, 3.11 ERA)

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Phillies vs. Twins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Suarez Gray
16 GS 23
2-5 W-L 5-5
3.96 ERA 3.11
91 IP 130.1
32 BB 44
81 SO 133

Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Ranger Suárez

  • In his last appearance on Tuesday, the left-hander went 5 2/3 innings against the Washington Nationals, allowing two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • The 27-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.96, with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, in 16 games this season. Opponents are hitting .271 against him.
  • Suarez is trying to collect his 10th quality start of the season.
  • He has made one appearance this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
  • Suarez’s team is 9-7-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • Games Suarez has started this season hit the over seven times in 16 chances.

Suarez’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Nationals Aug. 8 5.2 6 2 2 5 2
at Marlins Aug. 1 6.1 10 1 1 3 2
vs. Orioles Jul. 26 6.0 7 4 4 6 1
at Guardians Jul. 21 5.0 8 4 4 5 2
vs. Padres Jul. 15 6.0 6 3 3 3 3

Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray

  • The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed seven hits in six innings against the Detroit Tigers.
  • The 33-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 3.11 and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .229.
  • He’s looking to extend his four-game quality start streak.
  • In 23 appearances this season, he has finished four without allowing an earned run.
  • The 33-year-old’s 3.11 ERA ranks sixth, 1.228 WHIP ranks 29th, and 9.2 K/9 ranks 22nd among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
  • The Twins have a 7-16-0 ATS record in Gray’s 23 starts with a set spread.
  • Gray’s starts went over the run total nine times in 23 games with a set total this season.

Gray’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Tigers Aug. 8 6.0 7 3 2 10 0
at Cardinals Aug. 3 7.0 5 2 2 8 0
at Royals Jul. 28 6.0 5 3 3 5 0
vs. White Sox Jul. 22 6.0 7 2 2 4 1
at Mariners Jul. 17 5.2 5 5 5 5 4

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