Dodgers vs. Mariners Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 16, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers (89-57) meet the Seattle Mariners (81-66) in Seattle at 9:40 PM ET on Saturday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw (12-4) to the mound, while Bryce Miller (8-5) will take the ball for the Mariners.

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Los Angeles vs. Seattle Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
  • Where: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington
  • How to Watch on TV: RSNW
  • Probable Pitchers: Kershaw – LAD (12-4, 2.61 ERA) vs Miller – SEA (8-5, 4.05 ERA)

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Dodgers vs. Mariners Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Kershaw Miller
21 GS 22
12-4 W-L 8-5
2.61 ERA 4.05
117.1 IP 117.2
34 BB 23
123 SO 109

Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw

  • In his most recent appearance on Tuesday, Sept. 5, the left-hander threw five innings against the Miami Marlins, allowing three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • The 35-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.61, with 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in 21 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .207 batting average against him.
  • Kershaw is trying to pick up his 12th quality start of the season in this game.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in five of his 21 appearances this season.
  • Kershaw will make his first start this season in a game featuring a spread set by sportsbooks.
  • Kershaw will make his first start of the season in a game with a total set by bookmakers.

Kershaw’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Marlins Sep. 5 5.0 5 3 3 3 5
vs. Diamondbacks Aug. 29 5.0 3 1 1 5 3
at Guardians Aug. 23 2.0 1 1 1 4 0
vs. Brewers Aug. 16 5.0 3 1 1 2 2
vs. Rockies Aug. 10 5.0 3 1 1 4 0

Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: Bryce Miller

  • The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up five earned runs and allowed nine hits in five innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • The 25-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 4.05 and 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .238.
  • He has started 22 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in nine of them.
  • He has finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 22 chances this season.
  • Miller has not yet started a matchup with a set spread.
  • Miller has not yet started a game with a total set by oddsmakers.

Miller’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Rays Sep. 10 5.0 9 5 5 7 1
at Reds Sep. 5 5.0 7 1 1 2 1
vs. Athletics Aug. 30 6.0 7 3 3 5 0
vs. Royals Aug. 25 4.0 6 3 3 6 1
at Astros Aug. 18 6.1 2 0 0 2 1

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