The NL Wild Card Series begins with a showdown between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, starting at 8:08 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Zack Wheeler (13-6) to the mound, while Jesus Luzardo (10-10) will take the ball for the Marlins.
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Philadelphia vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 8:08 PM ET
- Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN
- Probable Pitchers: Wheeler – PHI (13-6, 3.56 ERA) vs Luzardo – MIA (10-10, 3.78 ERA)
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Phillies vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Wheeler | Luzardo | |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | GS | 32 |
| 13-6 | W-L | 10-10 |
| 3.56 | ERA | 3.78 |
| 192 | IP | 178.2 |
| 39 | BB | 55 |
| 212 | SO | 208 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler
- In his last time out on Thursday, the right-hander threw four innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up one earned run while surrendering four hits.
- In 32 games this season, the 33-year-old has amassed a 3.56 ERA and 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .227 to opposing batters.
- Wheeler has 21 quality starts this year.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in five of his 32 appearances this season.
- This season, the 33-year-old ranks 18th in ERA (3.56), sixth in WHIP (1.073), and 12th in K/9 (9.9) among qualifying pitchers.
- Wheeler and his team have a record of 14-18-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games started by Wheeler have a 14-15-3 record at hitting the over this season.
Wheeler’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Pirates | Sep. 28 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 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 |
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Jesús Luzardo
- The left-hander gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in 7 1/3 innings pitched against the New York Mets on Thursday.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in 32 games this season with an ERA of 3.78 and 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .237.
- He has started 32 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 17 of them.
- He has seven appearances with no earned runs allowed in 32 chances this season.
- The 26-year-old’s 3.78 ERA ranks 25th, 1.226 WHIP ranks 27th, and 10.5 K/9 ranks eighth among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
- The Marlins have a 16-16-0 record against the spread in Luzardo’s starts.
- Luzardo has started 32 contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 17 of them.
Luzardo’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mets | Sep. 28 | 7.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| vs. Brewers | Sep. 23 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Braves | Sep. 17 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| at Brewers | Sep. 11 | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| vs. Dodgers | Sep. 5 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
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