The Arizona Diamondbacks (62-61) play on the road against the San Diego Padres (59-64) at PETCO Park. The matchup is set to begin at 3:10 PM ET on Saturday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Padres will send Matt Waldron (0-1) to the mound, while Merrill Kelly (9-5) will take the ball for the Diamondbacks.
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San Diego vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 3:10 PM ET
- Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
- How to Watch on TV: BSSD
- Probable Pitchers: Waldron – SD (0-1, 3.86 ERA) vs Kelly – ARI (9-5, 3.05 ERA)
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Padres vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Waldron | Kelly | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GS | 21 |
| 0-1 | W-L | 9-5 |
| 3.86 | ERA | 3.05 |
| 4.2 | IP | 124 |
| 1 | BB | 45 |
| 2 | SO | 131 |
Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Matt Waldron
- In his last time out on Sunday, June 25, the righty tossed 4 2/3 innings against the Washington Nationals, giving up two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- In one appearances this season, he has a 3.86 ERA and 3.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while opponents are hitting .222 against him.
- Waldron and his team failed to cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
- The only game started by Waldron with a total this season hit the under.
Waldron’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Nationals | Jun. 24 | 4.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Merrill Kelly
- The right-hander’s last start was on Tuesday, when he tossed six innings while giving up two earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the Colorado Rockies.
- The 34-year-old has pitched in 21 games this season with an ERA of 3.05, a 2.91 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.161.
- He’s going for his fourth quality start in a row.
- In 21 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
- The 34-year-old ranks fifth in ERA (3.05), 20th in WHIP (1.161), and 19th in K/9 (9.5) among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- The Diamondbacks have gone 11-10-0 against the spread when Kelly starts.
- Kelly’s starts hit the over on the run total six times in 21 games with a set total this season.
Kelly’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rockies | Aug. 14 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| vs. Dodgers | Aug. 9 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| at Twins | Aug. 4 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Mariners | Jul. 30 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 25 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
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