The Los Angeles Angels (61-64) host the Cincinnati Reds (64-61) on Monday to kick off a three-game series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The contest begins at 9:38 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Lucas Giolito (7-9) for the Angels and Graham Ashcraft (6-8) for the Reds.
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Los Angeles vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 21, 2023 at 9:38 PM ET
- Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
- How to Watch on TV: BSW
- Probable Pitchers: Giolito – LAA (7-9, 4.44 ERA) vs Ashcraft – CIN (6-8, 4.89 ERA)
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Angels vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Giolito | Ashcraft | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | GS | 23 |
| 7-9 | W-L | 6-8 |
| 4.44 | ERA | 4.89 |
| 142 | IP | 127 |
| 51 | BB | 48 |
| 150 | SO | 90 |
Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Lucas Giolito
- His most recent appearance was on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers, when the right-hander went six innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- In 25 games this season, the 29-year-old has a 4.44 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .235 to opposing hitters.
- Giolito is looking to secure his 14th quality start of the year.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 25 appearances this season.
- This season, the 29-year-old ranks 42nd in ERA (4.44), 38th in WHIP (1.275), and 18th in K/9 (9.5) among qualifying pitchers.
- Giolito’s team is 13-12-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games started by Giolito have a 12-12-1 record at hitting the over this season.
Giolito’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rangers | Aug. 15 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Giants | Aug. 8 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| at Braves | Aug. 2 | 3.2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| at Blue Jays | Jul. 28 | 5.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| at Twins | Jul. 23 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Graham Ashcraft
- The right-hander’s last start was on Tuesday, when he tossed seven innings while giving up three earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 4.89, a 1.88 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.402.
- He’s looking to extend his four-game quality start streak.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 23 chances this season.
- The 25-year-old’s 4.89 ERA ranks 51st, 1.402 WHIP ranks 51st, and 6.4 K/9 ranks 53rd among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.
- The Reds have a 14-9-0 record against the spread in Ashcraft’s starts.
- Ashcraft’s starts went over the run total 11 times in 23 games with a set total this season.
Ashcraft’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Guardians | Aug. 15 | 7.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | Aug. 9 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Aug. 4 | 8.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| at Dodgers | Jul. 30 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| at Brewers | Jul. 24 | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
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