Dodgers vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 28, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 28, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers (98-60) visit Denver to take on the Colorado Rockies (57-101) at 8:40 PM ET on Thursday. The Dodgers will call on Ryan Yarbrough (8-6) versus the Rockies and Chris Flexen (1-8).

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Los Angeles vs. Colorado Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 8:40 PM ET
  • Where: Coors Field in Denver, Colorado
  • How to Watch on TV: SNRM
  • Probable Pitchers: Yarbrough – LAD (8-6, 3.78 ERA) vs Flexen – COL (1-8, 7.01 ERA)

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Dodgers vs. Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Yarbrough Flexen
8 GS 15
8-6 W-L 1-8
3.78 ERA 7.01
85.2 IP 96.1
13 BB 36
65 SO 71

Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryan Yarbrough

  • The left-hander last appeared in relief on Saturday, when he tossed 3 2/3 innings against the San Francisco Giants, allowing two earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • The 31-year-old has a 3.78 ERA and 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings in 24 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .254 to opposing hitters.
  • Yarbrough is trying to collect his fourth quality start of the season in this outing.
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
  • Yarbrough will make his first start this season in a game featuring a spread set by bookmakers.
  • Yarbrough will make his first start of the season in a game with a total set by sportsbooks.

Yarbrough’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Giants Sep. 22 3.2 5 2 2 5 1
at Mariners Sep. 17 4.2 5 1 1 7 2
at Nationals Sep. 10 4.0 5 2 2 5 0
at Marlins Sep. 5 3.0 3 3 3 3 0
vs. Diamondbacks Aug. 30 4.0 4 0 0 4 0

Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Flexen

  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw five innings against the Chicago Cubs, giving up two earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • The 29-year-old has an ERA of 7.01, a 1.97 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.692 in 28 games this season.
  • He has earned a quality start one time in 15 starts this season.
  • He has five appearances with no earned runs allowed in 28 chances this season.
  • Flexen has not yet started a game with a set spread.
  • Flexen has not yet started a game with a total set by bookmakers.

Flexen’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Cubs Sep. 23 5.0 5 2 2 1 2
vs. Giants Sep. 17 5.1 5 4 4 5 0
vs. Cubs Sep. 12 5.1 9 3 3 5 2
at Diamondbacks Sep. 6 2.1 4 6 6 3 2
vs. Blue Jays Sep. 1 5.2 7 4 4 0 1

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