The Boston Red Sox (63-56) visit the Washington Nationals (53-67) for an away game at Nationals Park on Wednesday. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET. The Red Sox will call on James Paxton (7-3) versus the Nationals and MacKenzie Gore (6-9).
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Boston vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- How to Watch on TV: MASN
- Probable Pitchers: Paxton – BOS (7-3, 3.36 ERA) vs Gore – WSH (6-9, 4.62 ERA)
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Red Sox vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Paxton | Gore | |
---|---|---|
15 | GS | 23 |
7-3 | W-L | 6-9 |
3.36 | ERA | 4.62 |
80.1 | IP | 117 |
22 | BB | 50 |
90 | SO | 134 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: James Paxton
- In his last time out on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals, the left-hander threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings while surrendering six hits.
- In 15 games this season, the 34-year-old has an ERA of 3.36, with 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .227 against him.
- Paxton has seven quality starts under his belt this year.
- He has had three appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Paxton’s team is 7-9-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Out of Paxton’s 16 starts with a total this season, eight have hit the over.
Paxton’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Royals | Aug. 10 | 5.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
vs. Blue Jays | Aug. 4 | 5.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
at Giants | Jul. 29 | 5.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
vs. Mets | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
at Cubs | Jul. 15 | 3.0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: MacKenzie Gore
- The left-hander gave up six earned runs in five innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The 24-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 4.62, a 2.68 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.427.
- In 23 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in seven of them.
- He has four appearances with no earned runs allowed in 23 chances this season.
- The Nationals have a 12-11-0 ATS record in Gore’s 23 starts with a set spread.
- Gore has had 23 starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and eight of those matchups finished over the total.
Gore’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Phillies | Aug. 9 | 5.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
vs. Brewers | Aug. 2 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
at Mets | Jul. 28 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
vs. Giants | Jul. 23 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
at Cubs | Jul. 17 | 6.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
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