The Philadelphia Phillies (48-42), who lost their previous three games, face the San Diego Padres (44-47) at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday. First pitch is at 1:05 PM ET. The Padres will call on Blake Snell (6-7) against the Phillies and Taijuan Walker (10-3).
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San Diego vs. Philadelphia Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 1:05 PM ET
- Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Snell – SD (6-7, 2.85 ERA) vs Walker – PHI (10-3, 4.02 ERA)
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Padres vs. Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Snell | Walker | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 18 |
| 6-7 | W-L | 10-3 |
| 2.85 | ERA | 4.02 |
| 98 | IP | 96.1 |
| 49 | BB | 38 |
| 132 | SO | 85 |
Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Blake Snell
- In his last appearance on Sunday against the New York Mets, the left-hander went six scoreless innings while surrendering one hit.
- The 30-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.85, with 12.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 18 games this season. Opponents have a .196 batting average against him.
- Snell is trying to record his 11th quality start of the year in this outing.
- He is looking to keep a streak of two games without allowing an earned run alive.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 30-year-old ranks eighth in ERA (2.85), 35th in WHIP (1.224), and second in K/9 (12.1).
- Snell and his team have a record of 8-10-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Out of Snell’s 18 starts with a total this season, seven have hit the over.
Snell’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Jul. 8 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| vs. Angels | Jul. 3 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| at Pirates | Jun. 28 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| at Giants | Jun. 22 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| vs. Rays | Jun. 17 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Taijuan Walker
- The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, July 5, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed five hits in seven innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- The 30-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 4.02, a 2.24 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.246.
- He has started 18 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in nine of them.
- In 18 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified pitchers this campaign, the 30-year-old’s 4.02 ERA ranks 37th, 1.246 WHIP ranks 36th, and 7.9 K/9 ranks 42nd.
- The Phillies are 11-7-0 ATS in Walker’s 18 starts with a set spread.
- Walker’s starts hit the over on the run total seven times in 18 games with a set total this season.
Walker’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rays | Jul. 5 | 7.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| at Cubs | Jun. 29 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Mets | Jun. 23 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| at Athletics | Jun. 16 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jun. 11 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
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