The Pittsburgh Pirates (42-54) begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (49-48) on Friday at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. First pitch is at 9:38 PM. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Angels will send Shohei Ohtani (7-5) to the mound, while Juan Carlos Oviedo (3-10) will answer the bell for the Pirates.
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Los Angeles vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 21, 2023 at 9:38 PM ET
- Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
- How to Watch on TV: BSW
- Probable Pitchers: Ohtani – LAA (7-5, 3.59 ERA) vs Oviedo – PIT (3-10, 4.53 ERA)
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Angels vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Ohtani | Oviedo | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | GS | 19 |
| 7-5 | W-L | 3-10 |
| 3.59 | ERA | 4.53 |
| 105.1 | IP | 107.1 |
| 46 | BB | 43 |
| 139 | SO | 97 |
Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Shohei Ohtani
- The 29-year-old has put together a 3.59 ERA and 11.9 strikeouts per nine innings across 18 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .191 to opposing hitters.
- Ohtani has 10 quality starts under his belt this season.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 18 appearances this season.
- The 29-year-old ranks 26th in ERA (3.59), 22nd in WHIP (1.130), and second in K/9 (11.9) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Ohtani and his team are 7-10-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games started by Ohtani have an 8-8-1 record at hitting the over this season.
Ohtani’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Juan Carlos Oviedo
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.53, a 2.26 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.360 in 19 games this season.
- He has nine quality starts in 19 chances this season.
- He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in 19 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers this season, the 25-year-old’s 4.53 ERA ranks 50th, 1.360 WHIP ranks 49th, and 8.1 K/9 ranks 41st.
- The Pirates have gone 6-13-0 ATS in Oviedo’s 19 starts with a set spread.
- Oviedo’s starts hit the over on the run total eight times in 19 games with a set total this season.
Oviedo’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
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