The Milwaukee Brewers (65-57) carry a three-game losing streak into a road matchup against the Texas Rangers (72-49) at 8:05 PM ET on Friday. The Rangers will give the nod to Andrew Heaney (9-6, 4.17 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 10 on the season, and the Brewers will turn to Brandon Woodruff (2-1, 1.99 ERA).
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Texas vs. Milwaukee Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 18, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: BSSW
- Probable Pitchers: Heaney – TEX (9-6, 4.17 ERA) vs Woodruff – MIL (2-1, 1.99 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Brewers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Heaney | Woodruff | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | GS | 4 |
| 9-6 | W-L | 2-1 |
| 4.17 | ERA | 1.99 |
| 114.1 | IP | 22.2 |
| 47 | BB | 4 |
| 119 | SO | 26 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Heaney
- In his last time out on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants, the lefty went 1 1/3 innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.
- The 32-year-old has a 4.17 ERA and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings across 23 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .237 to his opponents.
- Heaney has seven quality starts under his belt this year.
- In seven of his 23 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- Heaney’s team is 14-9-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In Heaney’s 23 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 13 times.
Heaney’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Giants | Aug. 12 | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | Aug. 6 | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| at Astros | Jul. 26 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jul. 21 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Brandon Woodruff
- The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed four hits in 6 1/3 innings pitched against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
- The 30-year-old has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 1.99, a 6.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .838.
- In four starts this season, he’s earned two quality starts.
- He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in four chances this season.
- The Brewers have a 2-2-0 record against the spread in Woodruff’s starts.
- Woodruff’s team has fallen short of the total in each of his four starts with a total this season.
Woodruff’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at White Sox | Aug. 12 | 6.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Pirates | Aug. 6 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| vs. Cardinals | Apr. 7 | 5.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| at Cubs | Apr. 1 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
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