Following a stretch of three consecutive wins, the Philadelphia Phillies (72-58) face the Los Angeles Angels (63-68) at 6:40 PM ET on Monday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Taijuan Walker (13-5) to the mound, while Lucas Giolito (7-10) will answer the bell for the Angels.
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Philadelphia vs. Los Angeles Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 28, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Walker – PHI (13-5, 4.08 ERA) vs Giolito – LAA (7-10, 4.32 ERA)
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Phillies vs. Angels Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Walker | Giolito | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | GS | 26 |
| 13-5 | W-L | 7-10 |
| 4.08 | ERA | 4.32 |
| 136.2 | IP | 148 |
| 57 | BB | 53 |
| 113 | SO | 159 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Taijuan Walker
- In his last appearance on Tuesday, the righty threw five innings against the San Francisco Giants, giving up two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- The 31-year-old has amassed a 4.08 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings across 25 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .232 to opposing hitters.
- Walker has 11 quality starts under his belt this year.
- He has made three appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
- This season, the 31-year-old ranks 37th in ERA (4.08), 40th in WHIP (1.295), and 48th in K/9 (7.4) among pitchers who qualify.
- Walker and his team have a record of 14-11-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In Walker’s 25 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over nine times.
Walker’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Giants | Aug. 22 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Twins | Aug. 12 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| vs. Royals | Aug. 6 | 7.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| at Marlins | Jul. 31 | 6.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Orioles | Jul. 25 | 5.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Lucas Giolito
- The right-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.
- The 29-year-old has pitched in 26 games this season with an ERA of 4.32, a 3.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.270.
- He has 14 quality starts in 26 chances this season.
- He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 26 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign, the 29-year-old ranks 41st in ERA (4.32), 38th in WHIP (1.270), and 18th in K/9 (9.7).
- The Angels have a 13-13-0 ATS record in Giolito’s 26 starts that had a set spread.
- Giolito has had 26 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 12 of those matchups finished over the total.
Giolito’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Reds | Aug. 22 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| at Rangers | Aug. 15 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Giants | Aug. 8 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| at Braves | Aug. 2 | 3.2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| at Blue Jays | Jul. 28 | 5.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
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