Dodgers vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 18, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 18, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers (74-46) and the Miami Marlins (63-59) face off at Dodger Stadium on Friday at 10:10 PM ET, beginning a three-game series. The Dodgers will give the nod to Tony Gonsolin (8-4, 4.24 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Marlins will counter with Sandy Alcantara (5-10, 4.15 ERA).

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Los Angeles vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10:10 PM ET
  • Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
  • How to Watch on TV: SNLA
  • Probable Pitchers: Gonsolin – LAD (8-4, 4.24 ERA) vs Alcantara – MIA (5-10, 4.15 ERA)

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Dodgers vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Gonsolin Alcantara
19 GS 24
8-4 W-L 5-10
4.24 ERA 4.15
99.2 IP 158.1
36 BB 40
80 SO 135

Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: Tony Gonsolin

  • In his most recent outing on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, the right-hander went six innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering three hits.
  • The 29-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.24, with 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 19 games this season. Opponents are hitting .209 against him.
  • Gonsolin has five quality starts this year.
  • He has had five appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
  • Gonsolin and his team have a record of 11-8-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • In Gonsolin’s 19 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 12 times.

Gonsolin’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Rockies Aug. 12 6.0 3 1 1 6 0
at Padres Aug. 7 6.0 9 6 6 3 1
vs. Athletics Aug. 2 5.0 5 1 1 3 2
vs. Blue Jays Jul. 26 5.0 7 5 5 5 3
at Rangers Jul. 21 5.0 2 4 4 6 3

Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Sandy Alcantara

  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw nine innings against the New York Yankees, giving up one earned run while allowing five hits.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched in 24 games this season with an ERA of 4.15 and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .239.
  • In 24 starts this season, he’s earned 12 quality starts.
  • He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 24 chances this season.
  • Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 27-year-old’s 4.15 ERA ranks 39th, 1.181 WHIP ranks 25th, and 7.7 K/9 ranks 49th.
  • The Marlins are 8-16-0 against the spread when Alcantara starts.
  • Alcantara has had 24 starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and 14 of those games finished over the total.

Alcantara’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Yankees Aug. 12 9.0 5 1 1 10 2
at Rangers Aug. 6 6.0 6 5 4 7 0
vs. Phillies Aug. 1 8.0 4 0 0 5 1
at Rays Jul. 26 9.0 5 1 1 7 1
at Cardinals Jul. 19 6.0 8 4 4 7 2

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