Blue Jays vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 30, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 30, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Washington Nationals (62-71) visit the Toronto Blue Jays (72-61) for a road game in Toronto on Wednesday. The game starts at 3:07 PM ET. The probable starters are Chris Bassitt (12-7) for the Blue Jays and Patrick Corbin (9-11) for the Nationals.

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Toronto vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 3:07 PM ET
  • Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
  • How to Watch on TV: SNET
  • Probable Pitchers: Bassitt – TOR (12-7, 4.00 ERA) vs Corbin – WSH (9-11, 4.76 ERA)

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Blue Jays vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Bassitt Corbin
27 GS 26
12-7 W-L 9-11
4.00 ERA 4.76
157.1 IP 149.1
51 BB 47
148 SO 104

Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt

  • The righty’s last time out came on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians, when he went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing seven hits.
  • The 34-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.00, with 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 27 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .231 batting average against him.
  • Bassitt heads into the outing with 16 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • He has had seven appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
  • Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 34-year-old ranks 33rd in ERA (4.00), 28th in WHIP (1.214), and 31st in K/9 (8.5).
  • When Bassitt starts, his team is 12-15-0 against the spread this season.
  • In games Bassitt has started this season, the teams are 9-17-1 at hitting the over.

Bassitt’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Guardians Aug. 25 5.2 7 4 4 5 2
at Reds Aug. 19 6.0 3 3 2 6 1
vs. Cubs Aug. 12 6.0 4 4 4 6 2
at Red Sox Aug. 6 7.0 7 1 1 6 3
vs. Orioles Jul. 31 6.0 7 4 4 7 2

Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Patrick Corbin

  • The left-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed seven hits in six innings pitched against the New York Yankees on Thursday.
  • The 34-year-old has an ERA of 4.76 and 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .278 in 26 games this season.
  • He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
  • In 26 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
  • The 34-year-old ranks 45th in ERA (4.76), 51st in WHIP (1.473), and 50th in K/9 (6.3) among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
  • When Corbin starts, the Nationals have gone 13-13-0 against the spread.
  • Corbin has had 26 starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and 13 of those matchups hit the over.

Corbin’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Yankees Aug. 24 6.0 7 3 3 7 3
vs. Red Sox Aug. 17 6.0 4 1 1 6 0
at Phillies Aug. 10 5.0 1 1 0 2 7
at Reds Aug. 4 6.1 4 3 3 2 1
at Mets Jul. 29 5.2 6 4 4 2 0

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