The Pittsburgh Pirates (74-81) visit the Cincinnati Reds (79-77) on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET and look to build on a four-game winning streak. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Reds will send Brandon Williamson (4-5) to the mound, while Quinn Priester (3-2) will take the ball for the Pirates.
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Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 1:40 PM ET
- Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: BSOH
- Probable Pitchers: Williamson – CIN (4-5, 4.56 ERA) vs Priester – PIT (3-2, 8.61 ERA)
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Reds vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Williamson | Priester | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 6 |
| 4-5 | W-L | 3-2 |
| 4.56 | ERA | 8.61 |
| 106.2 | IP | 38.2 |
| 36 | BB | 21 |
| 93 | SO | 29 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Brandon Williamson
- In his last appearance on Sunday against the New York Mets, the lefty went four innings, giving up three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- In 21 games this season, the 25-year-old has a 4.56 ERA and 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .244 to opposing batters.
- Williamson heads into this game with six quality starts under his belt this season.
- He has had two appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Williamson’s team is 11-10-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games Williamson has started this season hit the over nine times in 21 chances.
Williamson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mets | Sep. 17 | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| at Tigers | Sep. 12 | 4.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| at Giants | Aug. 29 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| at Diamondbacks | Aug. 24 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Aug. 19 | 5.2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Quinn Priester
- The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, throwing six innings of relief while giving up four earned runs and allowing five hits.
- The 23-year-old has an ERA of 8.61 and 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .279 in eight games this season.
- None of Priester’s six starts this season have met the criteria for a quality start.
- He has yet to finish an appearance without an earned run allowed this season.
- When Priester starts, the Pirates are 4-2-0 against the spread.
- Priester has started six contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in five of them.
Priester’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cubs | Sep. 19 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Nationals | Sep. 13 | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| at Mets | Aug. 14 | 5.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Braves | Aug. 9 | 4.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| at Brewers | Aug. 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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