After winning their past six games, the Philadelphia Phillies (88-69) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (74-83) at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday at 6:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Ranger Suarez (4-6) to the mound, while Juan Carlos Oviedo (9-14) will take the ball for the Pirates.
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Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: NSPPH
- Probable Pitchers: Suarez – PHI (4-6, 3.89 ERA) vs Oviedo – PIT (9-14, 4.12 ERA)
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Phillies vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Suarez | Oviedo | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 31 |
| 4-6 | W-L | 9-14 |
| 3.89 | ERA | 4.12 |
| 120.1 | IP | 172.2 |
| 46 | BB | 81 |
| 115 | SO | 152 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Ranger Suárez
- The left-hander last pitched on Thursday against the New York Mets, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up five hits.
- The 28-year-old has a 3.89 ERA and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 21 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .254 to his opponents.
- Suarez has 12 quality starts this year.
- He has had one appearance this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
- When Suarez starts, his team is 11-10-0 against the spread this season.
- Games Suarez has started this season hit the over eight times in 21 chances.
Suarez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Sep. 21 | 6.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| at Cardinals | Sep. 16 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| vs. Marlins | Sep. 10 | 6.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| at Brewers | Sep. 3 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Twins | Aug. 13 | 6.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Juan Carlos Oviedo
- The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, when he allowed four hits in six scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 31 games this season with an ERA of 4.12 and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .230.
- He has started 31 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 14 of them.
- He has four appearances with no earned runs allowed in 31 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 25-year-old’s 4.12 ERA ranks 31st, 1.361 WHIP ranks 39th, and 7.9 K/9 ranks 35th.
- The Pirates are 13-18-0 against the spread when Oviedo starts.
- Oviedo has had 31 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 15 of those games hit the over.
Oviedo’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cubs | Sep. 21 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| vs. Yankees | Sep. 15 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| at Braves | Sep. 9 | 3.2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| at Cardinals | Sep. 3 | 3.2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| at Royals | Aug. 28 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
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