Mariners vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 29, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 29, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Oakland Athletics (38-94) square off against the Seattle Mariners (75-56) on Tuesday at T-Mobile Park after a three-game losing streak. The game begins at 9:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Mariners will send Luke Weaver (2-4) to the mound, while Ken Waldichuk (2-7) will answer the bell for the Athletics.

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Seattle vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
  • Where: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington
  • How to Watch on TV: RSNW
  • Probable Pitchers: Weaver – SEA (2-4, 6.75 ERA) vs Waldichuk – OAK (2-7, 6.05 ERA)

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Mariners vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Weaver Waldichuk
21 GS 19
2-4 W-L 2-7
6.75 ERA 6.05
100 IP 110
34 BB 59
90 SO 111

Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: Luke Weaver

  • His last appearance was in relief on Saturday when the right-hander threw one inning against the Kansas City Royals, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
  • The 30-year-old has put up an ERA of 6.75, with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 23 games this season. Opponents have a .300 batting average against him.
  • Weaver has registered three quality starts this year.
  • He has made two appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
  • Weaver and his team have a record of 14-7-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • In Weaver’s 21 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 12 times.

Weaver’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Royals Aug. 26 1.0 2 1 1 0 0
at White Sox Aug. 23 2.0 0 0 0 5 0
at Pirates Aug. 13 3.2 6 4 4 7 1
vs. Marlins Aug. 8 4.1 5 1 1 6 1
at Cubs Aug. 3 3.0 4 4 4 5 4

Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Ken Waldichuk

  • The left-hander last pitched on Friday, when he gave up five earned runs and allowed eight hits in five innings against the Chicago White Sox.
  • The 25-year-old has pitched in 29 games this season with an ERA of 6.05, a 1.88 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.673.
  • In 19 starts this season, he’s earned two quality starts.
  • He has finished seven appearances without allowing an earned run in 29 chances this season.
  • The Athletics have a 10-9-0 record against the spread in Waldichuk’s starts.
  • Waldichuk has had 19 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 12 of those matchups finished over the total.

Waldichuk’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at White Sox Aug. 24 5.0 8 5 5 4 0
vs. Orioles Aug. 19 5.2 4 2 2 7 3
at Nationals Aug. 13 5.0 7 1 1 4 1
vs. Rangers Aug. 7 6.0 6 2 2 7 1
at Dodgers Aug. 1 3.2 1 4 4 5 3

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