Padres vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 21, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 20, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Miami Marlins (64-61) begin a three-game series against the San Diego Padres (59-66) on Monday at PETCO Park. First pitch is at 9:40 PM. The Padres will give the nod to Michael Wacha (9-2, 2.68 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 10 on the season, and the Marlins will counter with Ryan Weathers (1-7, 6.89 ERA).

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San Diego vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Monday, August 21, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
  • Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSD
  • Probable Pitchers: Wacha – SD (9-2, 2.68 ERA) vs Weathers – MIA (1-7, 6.89 ERA)

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Padres vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Wacha Weathers
16 GS 10
9-2 W-L 1-7
2.68 ERA 6.89
90.2 IP 48.1
26 BB 21
78 SO 34

Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Wacha

  • The righty’s most recent appearance was on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed five scoreless innings while giving up three hits.
  • In 16 games this season, the 32-year-old has an ERA of 2.68, with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .209 against him.
  • Wacha is trying to record his 10th quality start of the year.
  • He has had seven appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
  • Wacha’s team is 12-4-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • In games Wacha has started this season, the teams are 7-8-1 at hitting the over.

Wacha’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Orioles Aug. 15 5.0 3 0 0 5 1
at Reds Jul. 1 5.0 5 1 1 4 2
at Giants Jun. 19 6.0 4 2 2 0 2
vs. Guardians Jun. 14 6.2 4 0 0 5 1
vs. Mariners Jun. 7 6.0 2 0 0 7 1

Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryan Weathers

  • The left-hander last pitched on Saturday, Aug. 5 against the Texas Rangers, throwing 3 2/3 innings of relief while giving up six earned runs and allowing six hits.
  • The 23-year-old has pitched to a 6.89 ERA this season with 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.9 walks per nine across 13 games.
  • He has earned a quality start one time in 10 starts this season.
  • He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 13 chances this season.
  • The Marlins have gone 2-8-0 ATS in Weathers’ 10 starts that had a set spread.
  • Weathers’ starts hit the over on the run total four times in 10 games with a set total this season.

Weathers’ Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Rangers Aug. 5 3.2 6 6 6 5 4
at Phillies Jul. 15 4.2 6 4 4 2 2
vs. Guardians Jun. 15 1.2 7 6 6 2 0
at Rockies Jun. 10 3.0 3 1 1 2 0
vs. Cubs Jun. 4 1.2 7 5 4 1 1

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