Dodgers vs. Brewers Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 17, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 17, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

Following a stretch of 10 consecutive wins, the Los Angeles Dodgers (73-46) face the Milwaukee Brewers (65-56) at 10:10 PM ET on Thursday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Dodgers will send Lance Lynn (9-9) to the mound, while Corbin Burnes (9-6) will get the nod for the Brewers.

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Los Angeles vs. Milwaukee Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 10:10 PM ET
  • Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
  • How to Watch on TV: MLBN
  • Probable Pitchers: Lynn – LAD (9-9, 5.88 ERA) vs Burnes – MIL (9-6, 3.60 ERA)

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Dodgers vs. Brewers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Lynn Burnes
24 GS 24
9-9 W-L 9-6
5.88 ERA 3.60
137.2 IP 145
49 BB 53
166 SO 146

Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: Lance Lynn

  • The righty last appeared on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, when he tossed five innings, allowing no earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • The 36-year-old has put up a 5.88 ERA and 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings across 24 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .259 to opposing hitters.
  • Lynn has nine quality starts under his belt this year.
  • He has made two appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
  • The 36-year-old ranks 62nd in ERA (5.88), 54th in WHIP (1.395), and seventh in K/9 (10.9) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
  • Lynn’s team is 11-13-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • Games started by Lynn have a 16-7-1 record at hitting the over this season.

Lynn’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Rockies Aug. 11 5.0 4 1 0 9 1
at Padres Aug. 6 6.0 4 1 1 6 2
vs. Athletics Aug. 1 7.0 5 3 3 7 1
vs. Cubs Jul. 26 4.2 7 7 7 5 2
at Twins Jul. 21 6.2 8 9 6 6 3

Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Corbin Burnes

  • The right-hander gave up five earned runs and allowed eight hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
  • The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.60, a 2.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.083 in 24 games this season.
  • In 24 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 16 of them.
  • He has five appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 24 chances this season.
  • Among qualified pitchers this campaign, the 28-year-old’s 3.60 ERA ranks 25th, 1.083 WHIP ranks 12th, and 9.1 K/9 ranks 28th.
  • The Brewers have gone 8-16-0 against the spread when Burnes starts.
  • Burnes has had 24 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 13 of those outings finished over the total.

Burnes’ Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at White Sox Aug. 11 5.2 8 5 5 5 3
vs. Pirates Aug. 5 6.0 2 2 2 5 4
at Nationals Jul. 31 6.0 4 2 2 5 3
vs. Reds Jul. 25 6.0 3 2 2 6 1
at Phillies Jul. 20 8.0 2 0 0 10 1

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