The Tampa Bay Rays (57-32) look to end a stretch of four losses as they match up against the Philadelphia Phillies (46-39) on Thursday at 6:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Rays will send Shawn Armstrong to the mound, while Cristopher Sanchez (0-2) will get the nod for the Phillies.
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Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
- Probable Pitchers: Armstrong – TB (0-0, 1.15 ERA) vs Sanchez – PHI (0-2, 3.26 ERA)
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Rays vs. Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Armstrong | Sanchez | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GS | 4 |
| 0-0 | W-L | 0-2 |
| 1.15 | ERA | 3.26 |
| 15.2 | IP | 19.1 |
| 4 | BB | 4 |
| 15 | SO | 20 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Shawn Armstrong
- The right-hander last appeared in relief on Sunday, when he threw scoreless two-thirds of an inning against the Seattle Mariners without surrendering a hit.
- In 12 games this season, he has compiled a 1.15 ERA and averages 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .207 against him.
- He is looking to keep a streak of two games without giving up an earned run intact.
- Armstrong and his team failed to cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
- The only game started by Armstrong with a total this season hit the under.
Armstrong’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | Jul. 2 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| at Mariners | Jun. 30 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jun. 27 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Royals | Jun. 23 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Royals | Jun. 22 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez
- The left-hander gave up one earned run and allowed six hits in six innings pitched against the Washington Nationals on Friday.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 3.26, a 5.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.086.
- He has started four games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
- He has made four appearances and finished one of them without allowing an earned run.
- The Phillies have failed to cover all of the four games Sanchez has started that had a spread set by oddsmakers.
- Sanchez has four starts with a set total this season — his team has gone under each time.
Sanchez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Nationals | Jun. 30 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 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 |
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