The Arizona Diamondbacks (54-42) have an away game against the Atlanta Braves (61-33), who are coming off a four-game losing streak. Thursday’s matchup begins at 12:20 PM ET. The probable starters are Spencer Strider (11-3) for the Braves and Zac Gallen (11-4) for the Diamondbacks.
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Atlanta vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 12:20 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: BSSO
- Probable Pitchers: Strider – ATL (11-3, 3.66 ERA) vs Gallen – ARI (11-4, 3.14 ERA)
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Braves vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Strider | Gallen | |
---|---|---|
19 | GS | 20 |
11-3 | W-L | 11-4 |
3.66 | ERA | 3.14 |
110.2 | IP | 123.1 |
34 | BB | 26 |
176 | SO | 130 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Spencer Strider
- His most recent time out came on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox, when the right-hander threw six innings, surrendering five earned runs while allowing eight hits.
- The 24-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.66, with 14.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in 19 games this season. Opponents are batting .210 against him.
- Strider is looking to record his 12th quality start of the year in this matchup.
- He has had four appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 24-year-old ranks 28th in ERA (3.66), 17th in WHIP (1.102), and first in K/9 (14.3).
- When Strider starts, his team is 11-8-0 against the spread this season.
- Games Strider has started this season hit the over 13 times in 19 chances.
Strider’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. White Sox | Jul. 15 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
at Rays | Jul. 8 | 6.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
vs. Marlins | Jul. 2 | 6.2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
vs. Twins | Jun. 26 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
at Phillies | Jun. 20 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Zac Gallen
- The right-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed six hits in five innings pitched against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
- The 27-year-old has pitched to a 3.14 ERA this season with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.9 walks per nine across 20 games.
- He has earned a quality start 11 times in 20 starts this season.
- He has five appearances with no earned runs allowed in 20 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 27-year-old’s 3.14 ERA ranks 14th, 1.078 WHIP ranks 12th, and 9.5 K/9 ranks 21st.
- The Diamondbacks have gone 13-7-0 ATS in Gallen’s 20 starts with a set spread.
- Gallen has had 20 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and 10 of those outings finished over the total.
Gallen’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Blue Jays | Jul. 15 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
vs. Pirates | Jul. 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
at Angels | Jul. 2 | 7.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
vs. Rays | Jun. 27 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
at Brewers | Jun. 21 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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