Rays vs. Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – June 28, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on June 28, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

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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