The Philadelphia Phillies (44-39) begin a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (57-30) on Tuesday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is at 4:10 PM. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Rays will send Zach Eflin (9-3) to the mound, while Aaron Nola (7-5) will take the ball for the Phillies.
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Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Eflin – TB (9-3, 3.29 ERA) vs Nola – PHI (7-5, 4.51 ERA)
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Rays vs. Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Eflin | Nola | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | GS | 17 |
| 9-3 | W-L | 7-5 |
| 3.29 | ERA | 4.51 |
| 90.1 | IP | 105.2 |
| 15 | BB | 29 |
| 91 | SO | 102 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin
- In his most recent appearance on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the right-hander went seven innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- In 15 games this season, the 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.29, with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .226 against him.
- Eflin is trying to claim his fourth straight quality start in this outing.
- He has had two appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 29-year-old ranks 21st in ERA (3.29), fourth in WHIP (1.030), and 28th in K/9 (9.1).
- Eflin’s team is 7-8-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games Eflin has started this season hit the over six times in 15 chances.
Eflin’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | Jun. 28 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 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 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Nola
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs in five innings pitched on Thursday in his last outing, a matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.51 and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .224 in 17 games this season.
- He has started 17 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in nine of them.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 17 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers this campaign, the 30-year-old’s 4.51 ERA ranks 49th, 1.117 WHIP ranks 19th, and 8.7 K/9 ranks 34th.
- The Phillies are 6-11-0 against the spread when Nola starts.
- Nola has started 17 contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in nine of them.
Nola’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cubs | Jun. 28 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Braves | Jun. 22 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jun. 15 | 6.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jun. 10 | 6.1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Tigers | Jun. 5 | 7.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
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