The Pittsburgh Pirates (74-84) play on Thursday in Philadelphia against the Philadelphia Phillies (89-69). First pitch is at 6:05 PM ET. The probable starters are Zack Wheeler (13-6) for the Phillies and Luis Ortiz (4-5) for the Pirates.
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Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 6:05 PM ET
- Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: NSPPH
- Probable Pitchers: Wheeler – PHI (13-6, 3.59 ERA) vs Ortiz – PIT (4-5, 4.96 ERA)
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Phillies vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Wheeler | Ortiz | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | GS | 14 |
| 13-6 | W-L | 4-5 |
| 3.59 | ERA | 4.96 |
| 188 | IP | 81.2 |
| 38 | BB | 46 |
| 207 | SO | 55 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler
- In his most recent outing on Saturday against the New York Mets, the righty threw seven innings, allowing three earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
- The 33-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.59, with 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 31 games this season. Opponents have a .226 batting average against him.
- Wheeler is looking for his third quality start in a row.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in five of his 31 outings this season.
- The 33-year-old ranks 17th in ERA (3.59), seventh in WHIP (1.069), and 12th in K/9 (9.9) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
- Wheeler will make his first start this season in a game featuring a spread set by oddsmakers.
- Wheeler will make his first start of the season in a game with a total set by oddsmakers.
Wheeler’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Sep. 23 | 7.0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| at Braves | Sep. 18 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Braves | Sep. 12 | 5.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| at Padres | Sep. 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| at Brewers | Sep. 1 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Ortiz
- The right-hander last pitched on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds, throwing 3 2/3 innings of relief while giving up three earned runs and allowing four hits.
- The 24-year-old has pitched in 17 games this season with an ERA of 4.96, a 1.20 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.727.
- In 14 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in three of them.
- He has not pitched this season without allowing at least one earned run.
- Ortiz has not yet started a game with a set spread.
- Ortiz has not started a game with a total set by sportsbooks.
Ortiz’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Reds | Sep. 22 | 3.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Yankees | Sep. 16 | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| at Braves | Sep. 10 | 5.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| vs. Brewers | Sep. 4 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| at Royals | Aug. 29 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
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