The Pittsburgh Pirates (40-49) take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (52-38) at 4:10 PM ET on Sunday following a four-game losing streak. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Diamondbacks will send Zach Davies (1-4) to the mound, while Carmen Mlodzinski (1-1) will take the ball for the Pirates.
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Arizona vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: BSAZ
- Probable Pitchers: Davies – ARI (1-4, 6.52 ERA) vs Mlodzinski – PIT (1-1, 2.61 ERA)
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Diamondbacks vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Davies | Mlodzinski | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | GS | 0 |
| 1-4 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 6.52 | ERA | 2.61 |
| 48.1 | IP | 10.1 |
| 22 | BB | 3 |
| 39 | SO | 8 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Davies
- In his last appearance on Tuesday, the righty threw 5 2/3 innings against the New York Mets, allowing four earned runs while surrendering five hits.
- In 10 games this season, the 30-year-old has a 6.52 ERA and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .274 to opposing hitters.
- Davies enters this outing with two quality starts under his belt this season.
- In one of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- Davies and his team have a record of 5-5-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games Davies has started this season hit the over five times in 10 chances.
Davies’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Jul. 4 | 5.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Rays | Jun. 28 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| at Giants | Jun. 23 | 4.0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| vs. Guardians | Jun. 18 | 3.2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Phillies | Jun. 13 | 3.0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Carmen Mlodzinski
- The right-hander will make his MLB debut at the age of 24.
- He has pitched to a 2.61 ERA this season with 7.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.6 walks per nine across nine games.
Mlodzinski’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Jul. 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Brewers | Jul. 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| vs. Brewers | Jun. 30 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Padres | Jun. 28 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| at Marlins | Jun. 25 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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