The Washington Nationals (33-48) enter a matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies (43-38) on Saturday following a three-game winning streak. The game is set to begin at 4:05 PM ET at Citizens Bank Park. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Zack Wheeler (6-4) to the mound, while MacKenzie Gore (4-6) will take the ball for the Nationals.
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Philadelphia vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 4:05 PM ET
- Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: NSPPH
- Probable Pitchers: Wheeler – PHI (6-4, 3.76 ERA) vs Gore – WSH (4-6, 3.89 ERA)
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Phillies vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Wheeler | Gore | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | GS | 16 |
| 6-4 | W-L | 4-6 |
| 3.76 | ERA | 3.89 |
| 93.1 | IP | 85.2 |
| 22 | BB | 36 |
| 106 | SO | 104 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler
- In his most recent time out on Sunday against the New York Mets, the right-hander went 5 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
- The 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.76, with 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 16 games this season. Opponents are batting .240 against him.
- Wheeler enters the outing with nine quality starts under his belt this year.
- He has had four appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
- This season, the 33-year-old ranks 34th in ERA (3.76), 28th in WHIP (1.168), and 12th in K/9 (10.2) among pitchers who qualify.
- Wheeler and his team have a record of 7-9-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In games Wheeler has started this season, the teams are 6-8-2 at hitting the over.
Wheeler’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Jun. 25 | 5.1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| at Athletics | Jun. 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jun. 13 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Tigers | Jun. 8 | 7.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| at Nationals | Jun. 2 | 3.2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: MacKenzie Gore
- The left-hander gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in five innings pitched against the San Diego Padres on Sunday.
- The 24-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 3.89, a 2.89 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.412.
- In 16 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in six of them.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 16 chances this season.
- The 24-year-old ranks 36th in ERA (3.89), 56th in WHIP (1.412), and sixth in K/9 (10.9) among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- The Nationals have a 9-7-0 ATS record in Gore’s 16 starts that had a set spread.
- Gore has had 16 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in six of those matchups.
Gore’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Padres | Jun. 25 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jun. 20 | 6.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| at Astros | Jun. 15 | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| at Braves | Jun. 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Phillies | Jun. 3 | 6.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
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