Brewers vs. Diamondbacks NL Wild Card Game 2 Probable Starting Pitching Matchup

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 4, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Milwaukee Brewers are at home for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday 7:08 PM ET at American Family Field. The Diamondbacks have a 1-0 series lead. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Brewers will send Freddy Peralta (12-10) to the mound, while Zac Gallen (17-9) will take the ball for the Diamondbacks.

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Milwaukee vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 7:08 PM ET
  • Where: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN2
  • Probable Pitchers: Peralta – MIL (12-10, 3.86 ERA) vs Gallen – ARI (17-9, 3.47 ERA)

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Brewers vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Peralta Gallen
30 GS 34
12-10 W-L 17-9
3.86 ERA 3.47
165.2 IP 210
54 BB 47
210 SO 220

Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Freddy Peralta

  • His most recent time out was on Sunday, Sept. 24 against the Miami Marlins, when the right-hander threw three innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing nine hits.
  • In 30 games this season, the 27-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.86, with 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .209 against him.
  • Peralta is looking to pick up his 17th quality start of the year in this outing.
  • In four of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
  • The 27-year-old ranks 27th in ERA (3.86), 11th in WHIP (1.117), and fourth in K/9 (11.4) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
  • Peralta and his team have a record of 15-15-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • Out of Peralta’s 30 starts with a total this season, 16 have hit the over.

Peralta’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Marlins Sep. 24 3.0 9 4 4 4 0
at Cardinals Sep. 18 6.0 4 1 1 6 0
vs. Marlins Sep. 12 6.1 2 1 1 9 0
at Pirates Sep. 6 5.1 4 3 3 4 1
vs. Phillies Sep. 1 6.0 2 1 1 10 0

Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Zac Gallen

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed 6 1/3 innings while giving up two earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the Houston Astros.
  • The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.47 and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .234 in 34 games this season.
  • He’s going for his third quality start in a row.
  • In 34 appearances this season, he has finished eight without allowing an earned run.
  • Among qualified pitchers in the majors this season, the 28-year-old ranks 16th in ERA (3.47), 12th in WHIP (1.119), and 17th in K/9 (9.4).
  • The Diamondbacks have a 19-15-0 ATS record in Gallen’s 34 starts that had a set spread.
  • Gallen’s starts hit the over on the run total 17 times in 34 games with a set total this season.

Gallen’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Astros Sep. 29 6.1 7 2 2 7 1
at Yankees Sep. 24 6.0 3 0 0 8 2
vs. Giants Sep. 19 5.0 6 4 4 6 3
at Mets Sep. 13 5.0 8 7 6 4 2
at Cubs Sep. 8 9.0 3 0 0 9 1

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