The Chicago White Sox (58-94) go on the road at Nationals Park against the Washington Nationals (67-85) at 1:05 PM ET on Wednesday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Nationals will send Josiah Gray (7-12) to the mound, while Michael Kopech (5-12) will get the nod for the White Sox.
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Washington vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 1:05 PM ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- How to Watch on TV: MASN2
- Probable Pitchers: Gray – WSH (7-12, 4.07 ERA) vs Kopech – CHW (5-12, 5.47 ERA)
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Nationals vs. White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gray | Kopech | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | GS | 26 |
| 7-12 | W-L | 5-12 |
| 4.07 | ERA | 5.47 |
| 148 | IP | 128.1 |
| 75 | BB | 91 |
| 132 | SO | 133 |
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Josiah Gray
- In his last appearance on Thursday, the right-hander tossed 6 1/3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.07, with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, in 28 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .241 batting average against him.
- Gray is trying to pick up his 11th quality start of the season.
- He has had three appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
- When Gray starts, his team is 18-10-0 against the spread this season.
- In Gray’s 28 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 13 times.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Pirates | Sep. 14 | 6.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| vs. Marlins | Sep. 3 | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| at Blue Jays | Aug. 28 | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| at Yankees | Aug. 22 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| vs. Red Sox | Aug. 15 | 3.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Kopech
- The right-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Friday, when he threw one inning, giving up four earned runs while allowing five hits to the Minnesota Twins.
- The 27-year-old has pitched to a 5.47 ERA this season with 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 6.4 walks per nine across 29 games.
- He has started 26 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in five of them.
- He has made 29 appearances and finished four of them without allowing an earned run.
- When Kopech starts, the White Sox have gone 14-12-0 against the spread.
- Kopech has started 26 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in nine of them.
Kopech’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Twins | Sep. 15 | 1.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Royals | Sep. 12 | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| at Tigers | Sep. 9 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Tigers | Sep. 3 | 1.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| at Orioles | Aug. 28 | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
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