Rangers vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 15, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 15, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Los Angeles Angels (59-61) play on Tuesday in Arlington against the Texas Rangers (71-48). First pitch is at 8:05 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Jordan Montgomery (7-10) for the Rangers and Lucas Giolito (7-8) for the Angels.

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Texas vs. Los Angeles Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
  • Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSW
  • Probable Pitchers: Montgomery – TEX (7-10, 3.38 ERA) vs Giolito – LAA (7-8, 4.37 ERA)

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Rangers vs. Angels Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Montgomery Giolito
23 GS 24
7-10 W-L 7-8
3.38 ERA 4.37
133 IP 136
37 BB 49
119 SO 145

Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Montgomery

  • In his most recent appearance on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics, the left-hander threw six innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
  • The 30-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.38, with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 23 games this season. Opponents have a .246 batting average against him.
  • Montgomery is looking for his fourth straight quality start.
  • In four of his 23 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 30-year-old ranks 18th in ERA (3.38), 34th in WHIP (1.241), and 40th in K/9 (8.1).
  • Montgomery’s team is 9-14-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • Games Montgomery has started this season hit the over nine times in 23 chances.

Montgomery’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Athletics Aug. 9 6.0 7 2 2 5 1
vs. Marlins Aug. 4 6.0 6 2 2 6 1
vs. Cubs Jul. 28 6.0 5 3 3 3 4
at Cubs Jul. 23 6.0 6 7 5 4 2
vs. Marlins Jul. 18 6.0 6 1 1 5 2

Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Lucas Giolito

  • The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed three hits in six innings against the San Francisco Giants.
  • The 29-year-old has an ERA of 4.37 and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .232 in 24 games this season.
  • He has earned a quality start 13 times in 24 starts this season.
  • He has made 24 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
  • Among qualified pitchers in the majors this year, the 29-year-old ranks 47th in ERA (4.37), 38th in WHIP (1.265), and 17th in K/9 (9.6).
  • The Angels have a 13-11-0 record against the spread in Giolito’s starts.
  • Giolito’s starts went over the run total 11 times in 24 games with a set total this season.

Giolito’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Giants Aug. 8 6.0 3 3 3 7 3
at Braves Aug. 2 3.2 8 9 9 2 3
at Blue Jays Jul. 28 5.1 6 3 3 5 1
at Twins Jul. 23 5.0 6 0 0 9 3
at Mets Jul. 18 3.2 6 8 8 5 5

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