Following a three-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates (40-48) take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (51-38) on Saturday at 4:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Diamondbacks will send Kyle Nelson (4-1) to the mound, while Mitch Keller (9-4) will get the nod for the Pirates.
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Arizona vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: BSAZ
- Probable Pitchers: Nelson – ARI (4-1, 2.76 ERA) vs Keller – PIT (9-4, 3.52 ERA)
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Diamondbacks vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Nelson | Keller | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | GS | 18 |
| 4-1 | W-L | 9-4 |
| 2.76 | ERA | 3.52 |
| 32.2 | IP | 110 |
| 9 | BB | 29 |
| 42 | SO | 125 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Nelson
- The left-hander last appeared in relief on Thursday, when he threw scoreless two-thirds of an inning against the New York Mets while giving up one hit.
- In 38 games this season, the 26-year-old has put up a 2.76 ERA and 11.6 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .256 to opposing hitters.
- He is looking to keep a streak of two games without giving up an earned run intact.
- Nelson’s team is 2-1-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- The teams have hit the over in each of the three games Nelson has started this season.
Nelson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Jul. 5 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Mets | Jul. 4 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| at Angels | Jul. 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Rays | Jun. 29 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| at Giants | Jun. 24 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs in five innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 3.52, a 4.31 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.145.
- He has started 18 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 11 of them.
- He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 18 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign, the 27-year-old ranks 30th in ERA (3.52), 26th in WHIP (1.145), and 15th in K/9 (10.2).
- The Pirates are 11-7-0 ATS in Keller’s 18 starts that had a set spread.
- Keller has had 18 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and nine of those matchups hit the over.
Keller’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Jul. 3 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Padres | Jun. 28 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| at Marlins | Jun. 22 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| at Brewers | Jun. 17 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Mets | Jun. 11 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
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