Orioles vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 26, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 26, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Baltimore Orioles (80-48) have an opportunity to extend their three-game winning streak as they host the Colorado Rockies (48-80) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday at 7:05 PM ET. The Orioles will give the nod to Kyle Bradish (8-6, 3.03 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Rockies will counter with Chris Flexen (1-5, 7.18 ERA).

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Baltimore vs. Colorado Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
  • Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland
  • How to Watch on TV: MASN
  • Probable Pitchers: Bradish – BAL (8-6, 3.03 ERA) vs Flexen – COL (1-5, 7.18 ERA)

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Orioles vs. Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Bradish Flexen
23 GS 9
8-6 W-L 1-5
3.03 ERA 7.18
127.2 IP 67.2
35 BB 28
122 SO 50

Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Bradish

  • In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the right-hander tossed six scoreless innings against the Oakland Athletics while surrendering two hits.
  • The 26-year-old has a 3.03 ERA and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings across 23 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .222 to his opponents.
  • Bradish is looking for his third quality start in a row.
  • In seven of his 23 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
  • Bradish and his team have a record of 15-8-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • In games Bradish has started this season, the teams are 8-11-4 at hitting the over.

Bradish’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Athletics Aug. 20 6.0 2 0 0 8 1
at Mariners Aug. 13 6.0 5 2 2 7 1
vs. Mets Aug. 6 4.2 3 0 0 5 5
at Blue Jays Aug. 1 7.0 4 3 3 7 1
at Phillies Jul. 26 6.2 7 5 5 3 2

Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Flexen

  • The right-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Chicago White Sox.
  • The 29-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 7.18 and 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .326.
  • He has started nine games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
  • He has finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 22 chances this season.
  • The Rockies have a 4-5-0 ATS record in Flexen’s nine starts with a set spread.
  • Flexen’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in seven of nine contests.

Flexen’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. White Sox Aug. 20 6.0 7 2 1 5 0
vs. Diamondbacks Aug. 14 6.0 5 4 4 6 1
at Brewers Aug. 9 5.0 8 5 5 4 2
at Cardinals Aug. 4 5.0 10 3 3 2 0
vs. Athletics Jul. 29 3.2 4 6 5 4 6

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