Marlins vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – June 23, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on June 23, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (34-40), who lost their previous 10 games, take on the Miami Marlins (43-33) at LoanDepot park on Friday. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Marlins will send Jesus Luzardo (6-5) to the mound, while Luis Ortiz (1-3) will answer the bell for the Pirates.

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Miami vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, June 23, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
  • Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
  • How to Watch on TV: APLTV
  • Probable Pitchers: Luzardo – MIA (6-5, 4.09 ERA) vs Ortiz – PIT (1-3, 4.30 ERA)

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Marlins vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Luzardo Ortiz
15 GS 7
6-5 W-L 1-3
4.09 ERA 4.30
83.2 IP 37.2
22 BB 20
94 SO 26

Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Jesús Luzardo

  • His most recent appearance was on Sunday against the Washington Nationals, when the lefty went six innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • The 25-year-old has a 4.09 ERA and 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings across 15 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .253 to opposing hitters.
  • Luzardo has collected seven quality starts this season.
  • He has made one appearance this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
  • The 25-year-old ranks 40th in ERA (4.09), 39th in WHIP (1.255), and 15th in K/9 (10.1) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
  • Luzardo and his team are 8-7-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • Out of Luzardo’s 15 starts with a total this season, seven have hit the over.

Luzardo’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Nationals Jun. 18 6.0 5 2 2 5 1
at Mariners Jun. 12 4.0 6 6 5 3 1
vs. Royals Jun. 6 7.0 2 1 1 8 0
vs. Padres Jun. 1 5.1 4 5 5 8 1
at Angels May. 26 5.0 7 1 1 7 1

Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Ortiz

  • The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in 4 2/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • The 24-year-old has an ERA of 4.30 and 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .288 in eight games this season.
  • In seven starts this season, he’s earned one quality start.
  • He has allowed at least one earned run in every appearance this season.
  • The Pirates have a 2-5-0 ATS record in Ortiz’s seven starts that had a set spread.
  • Ortiz has had seven starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in four of those outings.

Ortiz’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Brewers Jun. 18 4.2 4 1 1 6 3
at Cubs Jun. 13 5.1 6 4 4 4 2
vs. Athletics Jun. 7 5.0 10 2 2 1 2
vs. Cardinals Jun. 3 2.0 1 1 1 1 2
at Mariners May. 28 5.0 5 3 3 6 4

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