The San Francisco Giants (69-64) begin a four-game series against the San Diego Padres (62-72) on Thursday at PETCO Park. First pitch is at 9:40 PM. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Padres will send Pedro Avila (0-1) to the mound, while Jakob Junis (4-3) will answer the bell for the Giants.
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San Diego vs. San Francisco Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Avila – SD (0-1, 2.63 ERA) vs Junis – SF (4-3, 4.09 ERA)
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Padres vs. Giants Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Avila | Junis | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | GS | 5 |
| 0-1 | W-L | 4-3 |
| 2.63 | ERA | 4.09 |
| 27.1 | IP | 72.2 |
| 11 | BB | 18 |
| 32 | SO | 83 |
Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Pedro Avila
- His most recent time out came on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when the right-hander threw 4 1/3 innings, surrendering five earned runs while allowing five hits.
- He has a 2.63 ERA and 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are hitting .211 against him over his eight games this season.
- Avila has a record of 2-0-0 ATS in two starts with a spread this season.
- In the two games with a total started by Avila this season, the teams hit the over.
Avila’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Brewers | Aug. 26 | 4.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | Aug. 21 | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Aug. 17 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| at Diamondbacks | Aug. 12 | 4.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Dodgers | Aug. 6 | 4.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Giants Probable Starting Pitcher: Jakob Junis
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, throwing two innings of relief while giving up two earned runs and allowing two hits.
- The 30-year-old has pitched to a 4.09 ERA this season with 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.2 walks per nine across 35 games.
- Junis has not earned a quality start in five starts this season.
- He has 20 appearances with no earned runs allowed in 35 chances this season.
- The Giants have gone 3-2-0 ATS in Junis’ five starts that had a set spread.
- Junis has had five starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and two of those outings hit the over.
Junis’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Braves | Aug. 26 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| at Phillies | Aug. 23 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| at Braves | Aug. 20 | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Rays | Aug. 15 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Rangers | Aug. 12 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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