The NLCS opens with a matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, starting at 8:07 PM ET. The Phillies will give the nod to Zack Wheeler (13-6, 3.61 ERA) against the Diamondbacks and Zac Gallen (17-9, 3.47 ERA).
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Philadelphia vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 8:07 PM ET
- Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: TBS
- Probable Pitchers: Wheeler – PHI (13-6, 3.61 ERA) vs Gallen – ARI (17-9, 3.47 ERA)
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Phillies vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Wheeler | Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | GS | 34 |
| 13-6 | W-L | 17-9 |
| 3.61 | ERA | 3.47 |
| 192 | IP | 210 |
| 39 | BB | 47 |
| 212 | SO | 220 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler
- The right-hander’s most recent appearance came on Monday against the Atlanta Braves, when he went 6 1/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up three hits.
- The 33-year-old has an ERA of 3.61, with 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 32 games this season. Opponents are hitting .227 against him.
- Wheeler is looking to build upon a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
- He has had four appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 33-year-old’s 3.61 ERA ranks 20th, 1.078 WHIP ranks eighth, and 9.9 K/9 ranks 12th.
- Wheeler and his team are 16-18-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Out of Wheeler’s 34 starts with a total this season, 15 have hit the over.
Wheeler’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Braves | Oct. 9 | 6.1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| vs. Marlins | Oct. 3 | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 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 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Zac Gallen
- The right-hander gave up two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.47 and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .233 in 34 games this season.
- In 34 starts this season, he’s earned 20 quality starts.
- In 34 appearances this season, he has finished eight without allowing an earned run.
- The 28-year-old ranks 16th in ERA (3.47), 12th in WHIP (1.119), and 17th in K/9 (9.4) among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.
- When Gallen starts, the Diamondbacks are 21-15-0 against the spread.
- Gallen has had 36 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 17 of those outings.
Gallen’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Oct. 9 | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| at Brewers | Oct. 4 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 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 |
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