Braves vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 8, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 8, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays (57-34) bring a six-game losing streak into a home matchup against the Atlanta Braves (59-28) at 7:15 PM ET on Saturday. The probable starters are Spencer Strider (10-2) for the Braves and Taj Bradley (5-4) for the Rays.

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Atlanta vs. Tampa Bay Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET
  • Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
  • How to Watch on TV: FOX
  • Probable Pitchers: Strider – ATL (10-2, 3.66 ERA) vs Bradley – TB (5-4, 5.11 ERA)

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Braves vs. Rays Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Strider Bradley
17 GS 12
10-2 W-L 5-4
3.66 ERA 5.11
98.1 IP 56.1
33 BB 17
155 SO 76

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Spencer Strider

  • The righty last appeared on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, when he went 6 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • The 24-year-old has amassed a 3.66 ERA and 14.2 strikeouts per nine innings across 17 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .204 to his opponents.
  • Strider is looking to prolong a third-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 17 appearances this season.
  • This season, the 24-year-old ranks 31st in ERA (3.66), 16th in WHIP (1.108), and first in K/9 (14.2) among pitchers who qualify.
  • When Strider starts, his team is 10-7-0 against the spread this season.
  • Out of Strider’s 17 starts with a total this season, 12 have hit the over.

Strider’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Marlins Jul. 2 6.2 6 3 2 9 1
vs. Twins Jun. 26 7.0 3 1 1 10 2
at Phillies Jun. 20 6.0 8 1 1 9 0
at Tigers Jun. 14 5.0 7 5 5 6 2
vs. Mets Jun. 8 4.0 8 8 8 8 2

Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Taj Bradley

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Sunday, when he tossed 3 1/3 innings while giving up five earned runs on nine hits in a matchup with the Seattle Mariners.
  • The 22-year-old has pitched to a 5.11 ERA this season with 12.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.7 walks per nine across 12 games.
  • In 12 starts this season, he’s earned one quality start.
  • He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 12 chances this season.
  • The Rays have a 6-6-0 ATS record in Bradley’s 12 starts with a set spread.
  • Bradley has had 12 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and eight of those games hit the over.

Bradley’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Mariners Jul. 2 3.1 9 5 5 3 1
at Diamondbacks Jun. 27 4.0 7 7 6 2 1
vs. Orioles Jun. 21 6.0 3 1 1 8 0
at Athletics Jun. 15 4.1 4 3 2 11 3
vs. Rangers Jun. 10 3.2 4 5 4 4 4

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