Padres vs. Phillies Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 5, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 5, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The San Diego Padres (65-74) and the Philadelphia Phillies (76-61) square off in San Diego on Tuesday. First pitch is at 9:40 PM ET at PETCO Park. The probable pitchers are Pedro Avila (0-2) for the Padres and Michael Lorenzen (8-8) for the Phillies.

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San Diego vs. Philadelphia Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
  • Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
  • How to Watch on TV: MLBN
  • Probable Pitchers: Avila – SD (0-2, 2.67 ERA) vs Lorenzen – PHI (8-8, 3.73 ERA)

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Padres vs. Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Avila Lorenzen
3 GS 23
0-2 W-L 8-8
2.67 ERA 3.73
30.1 IP 137.2
13 BB 38
37 SO 103

Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Pedro Avila

  • In his last time out on Friday, the right-hander went three innings against the San Francisco Giants, giving up one earned run while surrendering six hits.
  • In nine games this season, the 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 2.67, with 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .232 against him.
  • Avila and his team are 2-1-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • In the three games Avila has started this season, the teams combined to hit the over on the point total each time.

Avila’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Giants Aug. 31 3.0 6 6 1 5 2
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

Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Lorenzen

  • The right-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed eight hits in six innings pitched against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
  • The 31-year-old has pitched to a 3.73 ERA this season with 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.5 walks per nine across 23 games.
  • He has started 23 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 11 of them.
  • He has seven appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 23 chances this season.
  • Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 31-year-old’s 3.73 ERA ranks 28th, 1.148 WHIP ranks 15th, and 6.7 K/9 ranks 46th.
  • The Phillies have a 13-9-0 ATS record in Lorenzen’s 22 starts with a set spread.
  • Lorenzen’s starts went over the run total 10 times in 22 games with a set total this season.

Lorenzen’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Angels Aug. 29 6.0 8 4 3 5 2
vs. Giants Aug. 23 5.2 8 4 4 4 3
at Nationals Aug. 18 3.1 8 7 6 1 1
vs. Nationals Aug. 9 9.0 0 0 0 5 4
at Marlins Aug. 3 8.0 6 2 2 5 1

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