The Arizona Diamondbacks (61-60) begin a four-game series against the San Diego Padres (58-63) with a Thursday meeting at PETCO Park. First pitch is at 9:40 PM ET. The Padres will look to Rich Hill (7-12) versus the Diamondbacks and Zac Gallen (12-5).
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San Diego vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
- How to Watch on TV: BSSD
- Probable Pitchers: Hill – SD (7-12, 5.24 ERA) vs Gallen – ARI (12-5, 3.24 ERA)
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Padres vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Hill | Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | GS | 25 |
| 7-12 | W-L | 12-5 |
| 5.24 | ERA | 3.24 |
| 125.1 | IP | 155.2 |
| 49 | BB | 32 |
| 112 | SO | 165 |
Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Rich Hill
- His most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when the lefty tossed 3 1/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 43-year-old has an ERA of 5.24, with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, in 24 games this season. Opponents are batting .270 against him.
- Hill has seven quality starts under his belt this year.
- He has made one appearance this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 43-year-old ranks 59th in ERA (5.24), 62nd in WHIP (1.508), and 44th in K/9 (8.0).
- Hill’s team is 9-15-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games Hill has started this season hit the over 13 times in 24 chances.
Hill’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | Aug. 12 | 3.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Dodgers | Aug. 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 30 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| at Padres | Jul. 25 | 4.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 19 | 5.2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Zac Gallen
- The right-hander allowed four hits in six scoreless innings pitched against the San Diego Padres on Sunday.
- The 28-year-old has pitched to a 3.24 ERA this season with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.9 walks per nine across 25 games.
- He’s looking to extend his five-game quality start streak.
- He has made 25 appearances and finished six of them without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 28-year-old’s 3.24 ERA ranks 12th, 1.066 WHIP ranks eighth, and 9.5 K/9 ranks 20th.
- The Diamondbacks are 14-11-0 ATS in Gallen’s 25 starts that had a set spread.
- Gallen has had 25 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 12 of those outings finished over the total.
Gallen’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Padres | Aug. 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| at Twins | Aug. 6 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| at Giants | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 26 | 6.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| at Braves | Jul. 20 | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
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