The Arizona Diamondbacks (48-32) play on Wednesday in Phoenix against the Tampa Bay Rays (54-28). First pitch is at 9:40 PM ET. The Rays will give the nod to Zach Eflin (9-3, 3.35 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 10 on the season, and the Diamondbacks will counter with Zach Davies (1-4, 7.82 ERA).
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Tampa Bay vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: BSAZ
- Probable Pitchers: Eflin – TB (9-3, 3.35 ERA) vs Davies – ARI (1-4, 7.82 ERA)
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Rays vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Eflin | Davies | |
---|---|---|
14 | GS | 8 |
9-3 | W-L | 1-4 |
3.35 | ERA | 7.82 |
83.1 | IP | 35.2 |
15 | BB | 18 |
84 | SO | 30 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin
- The righty last appeared on Friday against the Kansas City Royals, when he threw six innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- In 14 games this season, the 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.35, with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .224 against him.
- Eflin is trying to build upon a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
- In two of his 14 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB action this season, the 29-year-old ranks 22nd in ERA (3.35), fourth in WHIP (1.032), and 27th in K/9 (9.1).
- Eflin and his team are 7-7-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games Eflin has started this season hit the over six times in 14 chances.
Eflin’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Royals | Jun. 23 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
at Padres | Jun. 17 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
at Athletics | Jun. 12 | 4.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
vs. Twins | Jun. 6 | 6.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
at Cubs | May. 31 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Davies
- The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed four innings while giving up six earned runs on six hits in a matchup with the San Francisco Giants.
- The 30-year-old has pitched to a 7.82 ERA this season with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.5 walks per nine across eight games.
- In eight starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in one of them.
- He has not pitched this season without allowing at least one earned run.
- The Diamondbacks have gone 4-4-0 ATS in Davies’ eight starts that had a set spread.
- Davies has had eight starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and four of those games hit the over.
Davies’ Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Giants | Jun. 23 | 4.0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
vs. Guardians | Jun. 18 | 3.2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
vs. Phillies | Jun. 13 | 3.0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
at Nationals | Jun. 7 | 6.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
vs. Rockies | Jun. 1 | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
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