Yankees vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 23, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 23, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The New York Yankees (60-65) look to end to a nine-game skid as they host the Washington Nationals (58-68) on Wednesday at 7:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Yankees will send Luis Severino (2-8) to the mound, while MacKenzie Gore (6-9) will answer the bell for the Nationals.

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New York vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
  • Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
  • How to Watch on TV: YES
  • Probable Pitchers: Severino – NYY (2-8, 7.98 ERA) vs Gore – WSH (6-9, 4.38 ERA)

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Yankees vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Severino Gore
14 GS 24
2-8 W-L 6-9
7.98 ERA 4.38
67.2 IP 123.1
30 BB 52
61 SO 141

Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Severino

  • In his most recent time out on Tuesday, Aug. 15, the righty tossed four innings against the Atlanta Braves, allowing three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • The 29-year-old has amassed a 7.98 ERA and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 15 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .311 to his opponents.
  • Severino is looking to pick up his fourth quality start of the season.
  • In one of his 15 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
  • Severino’s team is 5-10-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • Games Severino has started this season hit the over eight times in 15 chances.

Severino’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Braves Aug. 15 4.0 5 5 3 5 2
at White Sox Aug. 9 2.0 5 4 4 2 1
vs. Astros Aug. 4 4.0 5 5 5 4 3
at Orioles Jul. 30 3.1 10 9 9 5 2
vs. Royals Jul. 23 5.2 8 3 3 5 0

Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: MacKenzie Gore

  • The left-hander allowed one hit in 6 1/3 scoreless innings pitched against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
  • The 24-year-old has an ERA of 4.38, a 2.71 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.378 in 24 games this season.
  • He has eight quality starts in 24 chances this season.
  • He has made 24 appearances and finished five of them without allowing an earned run.
  • When Gore starts, the Nationals are 13-11-0 against the spread.
  • Gore has started 24 contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in eight of them.

Gore’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Red Sox Aug. 16 6.1 1 0 0 7 2
at Phillies Aug. 9 5.0 7 6 6 5 1
vs. Brewers Aug. 2 6.0 3 2 2 5 2
at Mets Jul. 28 5.0 5 3 3 2 4
vs. Giants Jul. 23 5.0 4 0 0 8 2

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