The Pittsburgh Pirates (40-47) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks (50-38). The contest starts at 9:40 PM ET at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks will give the ball to Zac Gallen (10-3, 3.15 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 11 on the season, and the Pirates will turn to Rich Hill (7-8, 4.60 ERA).
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Arizona vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 7, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: BSAZ
- Probable Pitchers: Gallen – ARI (10-3, 3.15 ERA) vs Hill – PIT (7-8, 4.60 ERA)
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Diamondbacks vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gallen | Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 17 |
| 10-3 | W-L | 7-8 |
| 3.15 | ERA | 4.60 |
| 111.1 | IP | 94 |
| 23 | BB | 35 |
| 120 | SO | 88 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Zac Gallen
- The 27-year-old has a 3.15 ERA and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings in 18 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .228 to his opponents.
- Gallen has recorded 10 quality starts this season.
- He has had five appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB action this season, the 27-year-old ranks 15th in ERA (3.15), 12th in WHIP (1.078), and 19th in K/9 (9.7).
- Gallen and his team have a record of 12-6-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Out of Gallen’s 18 starts with a total this season, nine have hit the over.
Gallen’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Rich Hill
- The 43-year-old has an ERA of 4.60, a 2.51 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.383 in 17 games this season.
- He has earned a quality start six times in 17 starts this season.
- In 17 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The 43-year-old’s 4.60 ERA ranks 51st, 1.383 WHIP ranks 53rd, and 8.4 K/9 ranks 36th among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- The Pirates have a 7-10-0 record against the spread in Hill’s starts.
- Hill has started 17 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in eight of them.
Hill’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
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