Following a stretch of three consecutive wins, the Tampa Bay Rays (81-52) meet the Miami Marlins (66-66) at 6:40 PM ET on Wednesday. The probable pitchers are Zach Eflin (13-8) for the Rays and Jesus Luzardo (9-8) for the Marlins.
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Tampa Bay vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSFL
- Probable Pitchers: Eflin – TB (13-8, 3.55 ERA) vs Luzardo – MIA (9-8, 3.96 ERA)
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Rays vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Eflin | Luzardo | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | GS | 26 |
| 13-8 | W-L | 9-8 |
| 3.55 | ERA | 3.96 |
| 144.1 | IP | 143.1 |
| 20 | BB | 42 |
| 147 | SO | 167 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin
- His most recent appearance was on Friday against the New York Yankees, when the righty went six innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.55, with 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 25 games this season. Opponents are hitting .232 against him.
- Eflin is seeking his third quality start in a row.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in four of his 25 appearances this season.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 29-year-old ranks 20th in ERA (3.55), third in WHIP (1.032), and 22nd in K/9 (9.2).
- Eflin and his team have a record of 12-13-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In games Eflin has started this season, the teams are 12-13-0 at hitting the over.
Eflin’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 25 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| at Angels | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Aug. 13 | 3.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Cardinals | Aug. 8 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| at Yankees | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Jesús Luzardo
- The left-hander did not allow a run in six innings pitched on Wednesday, Aug. 23 in his last outing, a matchup with the San Diego Padres.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 26 games this season with an ERA of 3.96, a 3.98 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.256.
- In 26 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 13 of them.
- He has five appearances with no earned runs allowed in 26 chances this season.
- The 25-year-old ranks 31st in ERA (3.96), 35th in WHIP (1.256), and eighth in K/9 (10.5) among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- The Marlins are 13-13-0 against the spread when Luzardo starts.
- Luzardo has had 26 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 13 of those outings.
Luzardo’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Padres | Aug. 22 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Astros | Aug. 16 | 3.2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 11 | 3.1 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| at Rangers | Aug. 4 | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Tigers | Jul. 30 | 4.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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