The Washington Nationals (36-54) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals (38-52). The matchup starts at 8:15 PM ET at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals will give the ball to Miles Mikolas (5-5, 4.23 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 6 on the season, and the Nationals will turn to Trevor Williams (5-5, 4.45 ERA).
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St. Louis vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 14, 2023 at 8:15 PM ET
- Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSMW
- Probable Pitchers: Mikolas – STL (5-5, 4.23 ERA) vs Williams – WSH (5-5, 4.45 ERA)
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Cardinals vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Mikolas | Williams | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 18 |
| 5-5 | W-L | 5-5 |
| 4.23 | ERA | 4.45 |
| 112.2 | IP | 91 |
| 24 | BB | 30 |
| 78 | SO | 68 |
Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Miles Mikolas
- His last time out came on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox, when the right-hander tossed seven scoreless innings while allowing four hits.
- The 34-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.23, with 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 19 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .273 batting average against him.
- Mikolas is trying to extend a second-game quality start streak in this game.
- In four of his 19 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB action this season, the 34-year-old ranks 41st in ERA (4.23), 47th in WHIP (1.305), and 58th in K/9 (6.2).
- Mikolas’ team is 8-11-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- In games Mikolas has started this season, the teams are 9-9-1 at hitting the over.
Mikolas’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at White Sox | Jul. 8 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| at Marlins | Jul. 3 | 6.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Astros | Jun. 28 | 5.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| at Nationals | Jun. 21 | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| at Mets | Jun. 16 | 6.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Trevor Williams
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in six innings pitched against the Texas Rangers on Friday.
- The 31-year-old has an ERA of 4.45 and 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .274 in 18 games this season.
- In 18 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in three of them.
- He has made 18 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified pitchers this year, the 31-year-old’s 4.45 ERA ranks 49th, 1.440 WHIP ranks 59th, and 6.7 K/9 ranks 56th.
- The Nationals are 12-6-0 ATS in Williams’ 18 starts with a set spread.
- Williams’ starts went over the run total six times in 18 games with a set total this season.
Williams’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rangers | Jul. 7 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| at Phillies | Jul. 2 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| at Mariners | Jun. 26 | 4.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jun. 21 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Marlins | Jun. 16 | 4.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
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