The Cincinnati Reds (44-38) enter a contest against the San Diego Padres (37-45) on Saturday following a three-game winning streak. The game is set to start at 1:40 PM ET at Great American Ball Park. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Padres will send Michael Wacha (7-2) to the mound, while Brandon Williamson (1-1) will answer the bell for the Reds.
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San Diego vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 1:40 PM ET
- Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: BSOH
- Probable Pitchers: Wacha – SD (7-2, 2.90 ERA) vs Williamson – CIN (1-1, 5.82 ERA)
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Padres vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Wacha | Williamson | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | GS | 8 |
| 7-2 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 2.90 | ERA | 5.82 |
| 80.2 | IP | 38.2 |
| 23 | BB | 17 |
| 69 | SO | 29 |
Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Wacha
- In his last appearance on Tuesday, June 20, the right-hander went six innings against the San Francisco Giants, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- The 32-year-old has an ERA of 2.90, with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, in 14 games this season. Opponents are hitting .209 against him.
- Wacha is trying to claim his fourth quality start in a row in this game.
- He has had six appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- When Wacha starts, his team is 10-4-0 against the spread this season.
- In games Wacha has started this season, the teams are 5-8-1 at hitting the over.
Wacha’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Giants | Jun. 19 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| vs. Guardians | Jun. 14 | 6.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Mariners | Jun. 7 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Cubs | Jun. 2 | 4.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 |
| at Yankees | May. 27 | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Brandon Williamson
- The left-hander gave up three earned runs in two innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 5.82 and 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .258 in eight games this season.
- In eight starts this season, he’s earned one quality start.
- He has allowed at least one earned run in every appearance this season.
- The Reds are 5-3-0 ATS in Williamson’s eight starts with a set spread.
- Williamson’s starts hit the over on the run total four times in eight games with a set total this season.
Williamson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Orioles | Jun. 26 | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| vs. Rockies | Jun. 19 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| at Royals | Jun. 13 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jun. 7 | 5.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Brewers | Jun. 2 | 6.2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
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