The Texas Rangers (72-53) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (65-61) at 9:40 PM ET on Tuesday following a five-game losing streak. The Diamondbacks will give the nod to Zac Gallen (13-5, 3.17 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 14 on the season, and the Rangers will counter with Jon Gray (8-6, 3.38 ERA).
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Arizona vs. Texas Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Gallen – ARI (13-5, 3.17 ERA) vs Gray – TEX (8-6, 3.38 ERA)
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Diamondbacks vs. Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gallen | Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | GS | 22 |
| 13-5 | W-L | 8-6 |
| 3.17 | ERA | 3.38 |
| 162 | IP | 127.2 |
| 33 | BB | 41 |
| 168 | SO | 106 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Zac Gallen
- In his last appearance on Friday, the right-hander tossed 6 1/3 innings against the San Diego Padres, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.
- In 26 games this season, the 28-year-old has a 3.17 ERA and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .223 to opposing batters.
- Gallen is trying to register his seventh quality start in a row in this outing.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 26 appearances this season.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB action this season, the 28-year-old ranks eighth in ERA (3.17), fourth in WHIP (1.049), and 21st in K/9 (9.3).
- When Gallen starts, his team is 15-11-0 against the spread this season.
- Out of Gallen’s 26 starts with a total this season, 12 have hit the over.
Gallen’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Padres | Aug. 17 | 6.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Padres | Aug. 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| at Twins | Aug. 6 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| at Giants | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 26 | 6.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Jon Gray
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw seven innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up one earned run while allowing six hits.
- The 31-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 3.38 and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .231.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his third quality start in a row.
- He has made 22 appearances and finished four of them without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 31-year-old’s 3.38 ERA ranks 16th, 1.175 WHIP ranks 22nd, and 7.5 K/9 ranks 49th.
- The Rangers have a 10-12-0 record against the spread in Gray’s starts.
- Gray’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in 10 of 22 contests.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Angels | Aug. 16 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| at Giants | Aug. 11 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Marlins | Aug. 5 | 5.1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| at Astros | Jul. 24 | 5.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Rays | Jul. 19 | 4.1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
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