Cardinals vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 20, 2023

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

The St. Louis Cardinals (54-70) and the New York Mets (58-66) play at Busch Stadium on Sunday at 2:15 PM ET. In this matchup, the Cardinals have the chance to end a four-game skid. The probable pitchers are Dakota Hudson (4-0) for the Cardinals and Carlos Carrasco (3-6) for the Mets.

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St. Louis vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 2:15 PM ET
  • Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
  • How to Watch on TV: BSMW
  • Probable Pitchers: Hudson – STL (4-0, 4.03 ERA) vs Carrasco – NYM (3-6, 6.40 ERA)

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Cardinals vs. Mets Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Hudson Carrasco
4 GS 18
4-0 W-L 3-6
4.03 ERA 6.40
38 IP 84.1
12 BB 38
25 SO 62

Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Dakota Hudson

  • The righty last appeared on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, when he went 6 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • The 28-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.03, with 5.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 10 games this season. Opponents are hitting .252 against him.
  • Hudson’s team has covered the spread in each of the four opportunities this season.
  • Out of Hudson’s four starts with a total this season, three have hit the over.

Hudson’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Athletics Aug. 15 6.2 5 2 2 3 1
at Rays Aug. 9 5.0 7 3 3 2 1
vs. Twins Aug. 2 7.0 2 3 3 7 3
vs. Cubs Jul. 27 4.1 9 5 5 3 2
at Cubs Jul. 22 2.0 1 0 0 2 2

Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: Carlos Carrasco

  • The right-hander last pitched on Monday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed four hits in three innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • The 36-year-old has pitched to a 6.40 ERA this season with 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.1 walks per nine across 18 games.
  • He has started 18 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in three of them.
  • He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 18 chances this season.
  • When Carrasco starts, the Mets are 8-10-0 against the spread.
  • Carrasco’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in nine of 18 games.

Carrasco’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Pirates Aug. 14 3.0 4 2 2 5 3
vs. Cubs Aug. 8 5.0 3 2 2 5 2
at Royals Aug. 3 6.0 8 6 6 0 1
vs. Nationals Jul. 29 2.1 8 8 6 2 1
at Red Sox Jul. 23 2.1 10 5 5 2 2

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