Yankees vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 22, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 21, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The New York Yankees (60-64) host the Washington Nationals (57-68) on Tuesday after a streak of eight losses. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET. The Yankees will call on Carlos Rodon (1-4) versus the Nationals and Josiah Gray (7-10).

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New York vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
  • Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
  • How to Watch on TV: YES
  • Probable Pitchers: Rodon – NYY (1-4, 7.33 ERA) vs Gray – WSH (7-10, 3.96 ERA)

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Yankees vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Rodon Gray
6 GS 24
1-4 W-L 7-10
7.33 ERA 3.96
27 IP 129.2
18 BB 62
25 SO 114

Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Carlos Rodón

  • In his last time out on Sunday, Aug. 6, the left-hander threw 2 2/3 innings against the Houston Astros, giving up five earned runs while surrendering three hits.
  • In six games this season, the 30-year-old has an ERA of 7.33, with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .211 against him.
  • Rodon has not recorded a quality start yet this season.
  • He has not had an appearance so far in which he did not surrender at least one earned run.
  • When Rodon starts, his team is 1-5-0 against the spread this season.
  • Games Rodon has started this season hit the over two times in six chances.

Rodon’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Astros Aug. 6 2.2 3 5 5 5 2
vs. Rays Aug. 1 4.0 4 4 4 5 4
vs. Mets Jul. 26 5.2 4 1 1 4 3
at Angels Jul. 19 4.1 4 6 6 3 5
at Rockies Jul. 14 5.0 4 4 4 6 2

Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Josiah Gray

  • The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he gave up five earned runs and allowed five hits in three innings against the Boston Red Sox.
  • The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.96 and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .245 in 24 games this season.
  • He has started 24 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in eight of them.
  • He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 24 chances this season.
  • The 25-year-old’s 3.96 ERA ranks 34th, 1.458 WHIP ranks 55th, and 7.9 K/9 ranks 42nd among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
  • The Nationals have a 17-7-0 ATS record in Gray’s 24 starts with a set spread.
  • Gray has started 24 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in 11 of them.

Gray’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Red Sox Aug. 15 3.0 5 5 5 4 3
at Phillies Aug. 8 4.2 6 4 4 5 2
vs. Brewers Aug. 1 3.2 4 5 5 3 3
at Mets Jul. 27 6.0 2 0 0 4 3
vs. Giants Jul. 22 7.0 4 1 1 4 3

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