Red Sox vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 22, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 22, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The New York Mets (45-51) kick off a two-game series on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox (51-46). The matchup begins at 7:10 PM ET at Fenway Park. The Red Sox will give the ball to James Paxton (5-2, 3.51 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 6 on the season, and the Mets will counter with Max Scherzer (8-3, 3.99 ERA).

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Boston vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
  • Where: Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
  • How to Watch on TV: FS1
  • Probable Pitchers: Paxton – BOS (5-2, 3.51 ERA) vs Scherzer – NYM (8-3, 3.99 ERA)

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Red Sox vs. Mets Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Paxton Scherzer
11 GS 17
5-2 W-L 8-3
3.51 ERA 3.99
59 IP 94.2
17 BB 26
68 SO 107

Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: James Paxton

  • The lefty’s most recent appearance came on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, when he threw three innings, surrendering six earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • In 11 games this season, the 34-year-old has an ERA of 3.51, with 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .202 against him.
  • Paxton has recorded six quality starts this year.
  • He has made two appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
  • Paxton’s team is 5-7-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • Games started by Paxton have a 7-5-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Paxton’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Cubs Jul. 15 3.0 3 6 6 4 3
vs. Athletics Jul. 8 6.0 6 2 2 3 1
at Blue Jays Jun. 30 7.2 3 0 0 7 2
at White Sox Jun. 24 4.0 2 1 1 3 0
at Twins Jun. 19 6.1 3 3 3 7 1

Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Scherzer

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Sunday, when he tossed seven innings without allowing a run on one hit in a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • The 38-year-old has pitched to a 3.99 ERA this season with 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.5 walks per nine across 17 games.
  • He has started 17 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in eight of them.
  • He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 17 chances this season.
  • The Mets have a 10-8-0 ATS record in Scherzer’s 18 starts with a set spread.
  • Scherzer’s starts went over the run total 10 times in 18 games with a set total this season.

Scherzer’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Dodgers Jul. 16 7.0 1 0 0 6 3
at Padres Jul. 9 5.0 6 5 5 7 3
at Diamondbacks Jul. 4 6.0 5 4 4 9 2
vs. Brewers Jun. 29 6.0 7 2 2 9 2
at Phillies Jun. 24 6.0 7 2 2 8 1

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