Braves vs. Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 20, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 20, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

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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