Giants vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 21, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 21, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Washington Nationals (38-58) start a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants (54-43) on Friday at Nationals Park. First pitch is at 7:05 PM. The probable pitchers are Alex Wood (4-3) for the Giants and Jake Irvin (2-5) for the Nationals.

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San Francisco vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
  • Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
  • How to Watch on TV: MASN2
  • Probable Pitchers: Wood – SF (4-3, 4.53 ERA) vs Irvin – WSH (2-5, 4.96 ERA)

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Giants vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Wood Irvin
10 GS 13
4-3 W-L 2-5
4.53 ERA 4.96
53.2 IP 61.2
28 BB 29
50 SO 44

Giants Probable Starting Pitcher: Alex Wood

  • In his most recent time out on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the lefty threw 3 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering five hits.
  • In 14 games this season, the 32-year-old has an ERA of 4.53, with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .256 against him.
  • So far this year, Wood has not registered a quality start.
  • He has had four appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
  • Wood and his team have a record of 6-4-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • Out of Wood’s 10 starts with a total this season, seven have hit the over.

Wood’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Pirates Jul. 16 3.2 5 1 1 1 3
vs. Rockies Jul. 8 5.0 3 0 0 3 1
at Mets Jul. 2 1.2 2 5 4 3 4
at Blue Jays Jun. 27 5.0 5 0 0 7 0
vs. Padres Jun. 22 3.1 4 6 6 2 4

Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jake Irvin

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed three innings while giving up four earned runs on six hits in a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • The 26-year-old has an ERA of 4.96, a 1.52 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.492 in 13 games this season.
  • He has started 13 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in three of them.
  • He has made 13 appearances and finished one of them without allowing an earned run.
  • The Nationals have a 5-8-0 ATS record in Irvin’s 13 starts with a set spread.
  • Irvin has started 13 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in eight of them.

Irvin’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Cardinals Jul. 15 3.0 6 4 4 3 1
vs. Rangers Jul. 8 5.0 5 2 2 1 2
vs. Reds Jul. 3 6.0 6 3 3 3 1
at Mariners Jun. 27 5.2 5 3 3 4 2
vs. Diamondbacks Jun. 22 6.0 5 2 1 6 1

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