Giants vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 18, 2023

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

After winning five games in a row, the San Francisco Giants (52-41) play on the road against the Cincinnati Reds (50-44) at 7:10 PM ET on Tuesday. The Giants will give the ball to Anthony DeSclafani (4-8, 4.44 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 5 on the season, and the Reds will counter with Luke Weaver (2-2, 7.00 ERA).

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San Francisco vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
  • Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
  • How to Watch on TV: BSOH
  • Probable Pitchers: DeSclafani – SF (4-8, 4.44 ERA) vs Weaver – CIN (2-2, 7.00 ERA)

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Giants vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

DeSclafani Weaver
17 GS 15
4-8 W-L 2-2
4.44 ERA 7.00
93.1 IP 73.1
18 BB 23
72 SO 58

Giants Probable Starting Pitcher: Anthony DeSclafani

  • His most recent appearance came on Saturday, July 1 against the New York Mets, when the right-hander threw three innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • The 33-year-old has a 4.44 ERA and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings across 17 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .252 to opposing hitters.
  • DeSclafani heads into this outing with eight quality starts under his belt this season.
  • In two of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 33-year-old’s 4.44 ERA ranks 52nd, 1.189 WHIP ranks 34th, and 6.9 K/9 ranks 58th.
  • DeSclafani’s team is 8-9-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • In games DeSclafani has started this season, the teams are 8-9-0 at hitting the over.

DeSclafani’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Mets Jul. 1 3.0 3 3 3 3 0
vs. Diamondbacks Jun. 25 6.0 5 2 2 3 0
vs. Padres Jun. 20 5.0 8 3 3 6 1
at Cardinals Jun. 14 3.0 7 5 5 7 1
vs. Cubs Jun. 9 6.0 3 2 2 2 4

Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Luke Weaver

  • The right-hander gave up five earned runs and allowed six hits in 3 2/3 innings pitched against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, July 8.
  • The 29-year-old has pitched in 15 games this season with an ERA of 7.00 and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .308.
  • He has started 15 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in two of them.
  • He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 15 chances this season.
  • The Reds have a 10-5-0 record against the spread in Weaver’s starts.
  • Weaver has had 15 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 10 of those games.

Weaver’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Brewers Jul. 8 3.2 6 5 5 1 2
at Nationals Jul. 3 5.0 6 2 2 2 1
at Orioles Jun. 28 4.1 6 4 4 2 2
vs. Braves Jun. 23 3.1 7 5 5 3 1
at Astros Jun. 18 5.0 10 5 5 1 2

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