Mets vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 25, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 24, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Los Angeles Angels (61-67), who lost their previous four games, face the New York Mets (59-69) at Citi Field on Friday. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Mets will send Kodai Senga (10-6) to the mound, while Patrick Sandoval (6-10) will take the ball for the Angels.

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New York vs. Los Angeles Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, August 25, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
  • Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
  • How to Watch on TV: WPIX
  • Probable Pitchers: Senga – NYM (10-6, 3.19 ERA) vs Sandoval – LAA (6-10, 4.31 ERA)

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Mets vs. Angels Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Senga Sandoval
23 GS 22
10-6 W-L 6-10
3.19 ERA 4.31
129.2 IP 117
61 BB 55
154 SO 102

Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: Kodai Senga

  • In his most recent appearance on Saturday, the righty went seven innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up one earned run while surrendering two hits.
  • In 23 games this season, the 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.19, with 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .204 against him.
  • Senga is aiming to earn his fourth straight quality start in this matchup.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 23 outings this season.
  • Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 30-year-old ranks ninth in ERA (3.19), 34th in WHIP (1.249), and seventh in K/9 (10.7).
  • When Senga starts, his team is 10-13-0 against the spread this season.
  • In games Senga has started this season, the teams are 7-16-0 at hitting the over.

Senga’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Cardinals Aug. 19 7.0 2 1 1 5 2
vs. Braves Aug. 13 6.0 4 3 3 7 2
vs. Cubs Aug. 7 6.0 7 2 2 6 2
at Royals Aug. 2 5.2 11 3 3 6 2
vs. Nationals Jul. 27 6.0 2 1 1 5 3

Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Patrick Sandoval

  • The left-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed seven hits in 4 2/3 innings pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
  • The 26-year-old has pitched to a 4.31 ERA this season with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.2 walks per nine across 22 games.
  • He has seven quality starts in 22 chances this season.
  • He has made 22 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
  • The Angels have gone 7-15-0 against the spread when Sandoval starts.
  • Sandoval’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 10 of 22 games.

Sandoval’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Rays Aug. 19 4.2 7 6 2 4 3
at Rangers Aug. 14 2.2 4 5 4 6 6
vs. Giants Aug. 7 6.2 5 2 2 8 1
at Braves Aug. 1 5.0 3 2 2 3 4
at Tigers Jul. 27 5.0 5 2 2 4 2

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