Padres vs. Giants Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 3, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 3, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The San Francisco Giants (70-66) go on the road at PETCO Park against the San Diego Padres (64-73) at 4:10 PM ET on Sunday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Padres will send Seth Lugo (5-6) to the mound, while Alex Cobb (7-5) will take the ball for the Giants.

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San Diego vs. San Francisco Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
  • Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSD
  • Probable Pitchers: Lugo – SD (5-6, 3.67 ERA) vs Cobb – SF (7-5, 3.57 ERA)

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Padres vs. Giants Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Lugo Cobb
21 GS 25
5-6 W-L 7-5
3.67 ERA 3.57
115.1 IP 141.1
26 BB 35
113 SO 125

Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Seth Lugo

  • In his last appearance on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, the right-hander went six innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • In 21 games this season, the 33-year-old has an ERA of 3.67, with 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .253 against him.
  • Lugo is looking for his fourth quality start in a row.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 21 outings this season.
  • Lugo’s team is 9-12-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • In games Lugo has started this season, the teams are 8-9-4 at hitting the over.

Lugo’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Cardinals Aug. 29 6.0 6 3 2 6 1
vs. Marlins Aug. 23 6.0 3 0 0 4 1
vs. Diamondbacks Aug. 18 6.0 5 0 0 9 3
at Diamondbacks Aug. 13 5.0 6 2 2 4 0
vs. Dodgers Aug. 7 3.1 8 8 8 2 2

Giants Probable Starting Pitcher: Alex Cobb

  • The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed one hit in nine innings pitched against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
  • The 35-year-old has an ERA of 3.57 and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .261 in 25 games this season.
  • He has earned a quality start 11 times in 25 starts this season.
  • He has finished six appearances without allowing an earned run in 25 chances this season.
  • Among qualified pitchers this year, the 35-year-old’s 3.57 ERA ranks 23rd, 1.302 WHIP ranks 41st, and 8.0 K/9 ranks 36th.
  • The Giants have a 15-10-0 record against the spread in Cobb’s starts.
  • Cobb has started 25 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in seven of them.

Cobb’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Reds Aug. 29 9.0 1 1 1 8 1
at Phillies Aug. 23 5.0 5 2 2 4 0
at Braves Aug. 18 5.2 8 4 4 3 2
vs. Rangers Aug. 12 4.1 9 6 6 3 2
at Athletics Aug. 6 5.1 7 5 5 3 1

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