Pirates vs. Guardians Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 18, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 18, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (41-53) look to end to a four-game skid as they host the Cleveland Guardians (46-48) on Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET. The Pirates will give the ball to Mitch Keller (9-4, 3.31 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 10 on the season, and the Guardians will counter with Logan Allen (3-2, 3.47 ERA).

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Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
  • Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: SNPT
  • Probable Pitchers: Keller – PIT (9-4, 3.31 ERA) vs Allen – CLE (3-2, 3.47 ERA)

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Pirates vs. Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Keller Allen
19 GS 12
9-4 W-L 3-2
3.31 ERA 3.47
117 IP 62.1
34 BB 24
129 SO 63

Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller

  • In his last time out on Saturday, July 8, the right-hander threw seven scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks while surrendering one hit.
  • The 27-year-old has put together a 3.31 ERA and 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings across 19 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .220 to opposing hitters.
  • Keller is trying to record his 13th quality start of the season.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 19 appearances this season.
  • The 27-year-old ranks 22nd in ERA (3.31), 21st in WHIP (1.128), and 17th in K/9 (9.9) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
  • When Keller starts, his team is 12-7-0 against the spread this season.
  • In Keller’s 19 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over nine times.

Keller’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Diamondbacks Jul. 8 7.0 1 0 0 4 5
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

Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Logan Allen

  • The left-hander last pitched on Thursday, June 29, when he threw 3 2/3 innings against the Kansas City Royals without allowing a run.
  • The 24-year-old has pitched to a 3.47 ERA this season with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.5 walks per nine across 12 games.
  • He has earned a quality start four times in 12 starts this season.
  • He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 12 chances this season.
  • The Guardians have a 9-3-0 ATS record in Allen’s 12 starts with a set spread.
  • Allen has had 12 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in four of those games.

Allen’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Royals Jun. 28 3.2 3 0 0 5 2
vs. Athletics Jun. 22 4.0 2 0 0 5 3
at Padres Jun. 15 3.0 4 5 5 2 4
vs. Astros Jun. 9 6.0 9 5 5 4 2
at Twins Jun. 3 6.0 7 2 2 4 2

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