The Philadelphia Phillies (65-55) square off against the Toronto Blue Jays (67-54) on Wednesday at Rogers Centre after a three-game losing streak. The game starts at 7:07 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Blue Jays will send Kevin Gausman (9-6) to the mound, while Aaron Nola (9-8) will take the ball for the Phillies.
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Toronto vs. Philadelphia Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: SNET
- Probable Pitchers: Gausman – TOR (9-6, 3.04 ERA) vs Nola – PHI (9-8, 4.49 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gausman | Nola | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | GS | 24 |
| 9-6 | W-L | 9-8 |
| 3.04 | ERA | 4.49 |
| 139 | IP | 148.1 |
| 34 | BB | 35 |
| 183 | SO | 153 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Kevin Gausman
- The right-hander’s most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians, when he threw seven scoreless innings while allowing four hits.
- In 23 games this season, the 32-year-old has put up a 3.04 ERA and 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .229 to opposing batters.
- Gausman is looking to secure his 17th quality start of the season in this game.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in seven of his 23 outings this season.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 32-year-old ranks fifth in ERA (3.04), 19th in WHIP (1.137), and second in K/9 (11.8).
- Gausman and his team have a record of 7-16-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games Gausman has started this season hit the over nine times in 23 chances.
Gausman’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Guardians | Aug. 9 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Orioles | Aug. 3 | 4.1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Angels | Jul. 28 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| at Mariners | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| at Tigers | Jul. 8 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Nola
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw five innings against the Washington Nationals, giving up one earned run while allowing five hits.
- The 30-year-old has pitched to a 4.49 ERA this season with 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.1 walks per nine across 24 games.
- He has 12 quality starts in 24 chances this season.
- He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 24 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers this campaign, the 30-year-old’s 4.49 ERA ranks 49th, 1.146 WHIP ranks 21st, and 9.3 K/9 ranks 22nd.
- The Phillies are 9-15-0 against the spread when Nola starts.
- Nola’s starts hit the over on the run total 13 times in 24 games with a set total this season.
Nola’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Nationals | Aug. 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Royals | Aug. 4 | 5.1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| at Pirates | Jul. 29 | 4.2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| at Guardians | Jul. 23 | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Brewers | Jul. 18 | 7.1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
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