Braves vs. Phillies NLDS Game 4 Probable Starting Pitching Matchup

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 12, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies square off for Game 4 of the NLDS on Thursday at 8:07 PM ET at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies are ahead 2-1 in the series and can clinch with a win. The probable starters are Spencer Strider (20-5, 3.86 ERA) for the Braves and Ranger Suarez (4-6, 4.18 ERA) for the Phillies.

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Atlanta vs. Philadelphia Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM ET
  • Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: TBS
  • Probable Pitchers: Strider – ATL (20-5, 3.86 ERA) vs Suarez – PHI (4-6, 4.18 ERA)

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Braves vs. Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Strider Suarez
32 GS 22
20-5 W-L 4-6
3.86 ERA 4.18
186.2 IP 125
58 BB 48
281 SO 119

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Spencer Strider

  • In his most recent appearance on Saturday, the righty went seven innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing one earned run while surrendering five hits.
  • The 24-year-old has a 3.86 ERA and 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 32 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .203 to opposing hitters.
  • Strider is looking to record his 19th quality start of the season in this matchup.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 32 outings this season.
  • The 24-year-old ranks 27th in ERA (3.86), ninth in WHIP (1.093), and first in K/9 (13.5) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
  • Strider and his team have a record of 20-13-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • Games started by Strider have a 19-14-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Strider’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Phillies Oct. 7 7.0 5 2 1 8 2
vs. Nationals Sep. 30 5.0 6 3 3 7 3
at Nationals Sep. 24 5.2 7 4 4 4 1
vs. Phillies Sep. 19 7.0 4 3 3 11 0
at Phillies Sep. 13 7.0 4 1 1 9 2

Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Ranger Suárez

  • The left-hander did not allow a run in 3 2/3 innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Atlanta Braves.
  • The 28-year-old has an ERA of 4.18 and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .261 in 22 games this season.
  • In 22 starts this season, he’s earned 11 quality starts.
  • He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 22 chances this season.
  • The Phillies have a 12-11-0 record against the spread in Suarez’s starts.
  • Suarez’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in nine of 23 games.

Suarez’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Braves Oct. 7 3.2 1 0 0 4 1
vs. Pirates Sep. 27 4.2 9 6 6 4 2
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

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