The Washington Nationals (32-48) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies (43-37). The matchup begins at 6:05 PM ET at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies will look to Cristopher Sanchez (0-1) against the Nationals and Josiah Gray (5-6).
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Philadelphia vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, June 30, 2023 at 6:05 PM ET
- Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: NSPPH
- Probable Pitchers: Sanchez – PHI (0-1, 4.05 ERA) vs Gray – WSH (5-6, 3.43 ERA)
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Phillies vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Sanchez | Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | GS | 16 |
| 0-1 | W-L | 5-6 |
| 4.05 | ERA | 3.43 |
| 13.1 | IP | 89.1 |
| 3 | BB | 42 |
| 14 | SO | 78 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez
- His most recent appearance was on Saturday against the New York Mets, when the left-hander threw five innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up five hits.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 4.05, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in three games this season. Opposing hitters have a .216 batting average against him.
- Sanchez and his team have yet to cover the spread in any of their three chances this season.
- The teams have not yet hit the over in any of the three games Sanchez has started this season.
Sanchez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Jun. 24 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| at Athletics | Jun. 17 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Rockies | Apr. 22 | 4.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Josiah Gray
- The right-hander did not allow a run in 5 1/3 innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the San Diego Padres.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 3.43 and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .234.
- He has started 16 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in five of them.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 16 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 25-year-old’s 3.43 ERA ranks 21st, 1.388 WHIP ranks 54th, and 7.9 K/9 ranks 46th.
- When Gray starts, the Nationals are 12-4-0 against the spread.
- Gray has had 16 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in seven of those outings.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Padres | Jun. 24 | 5.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jun. 19 | 5.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| at Astros | Jun. 14 | 7.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| at Braves | Jun. 9 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| vs. Phillies | Jun. 2 | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
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