The Tampa Bay Rays (62-42) host the Miami Marlins (54-48). The game at Tropicana Field begins at 12:10 PM ET on Wednesday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Rays will send Zach Eflin (11-5) to the mound, while Sandy Alcantara (3-9) will take the ball for the Marlins.
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Tampa Bay vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 12:10 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
- Probable Pitchers: Eflin – TB (11-5, 3.36 ERA) vs Alcantara – MIA (3-9, 4.77 ERA)
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Rays vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Eflin | Alcantara | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 20 |
| 11-5 | W-L | 3-9 |
| 3.36 | ERA | 4.77 |
| 112.1 | IP | 126.1 |
| 16 | BB | 36 |
| 113 | SO | 106 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin
- In his most recent outing on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, the righty threw seven scoreless innings while surrendering two hits.
- In 19 games this season, the 29-year-old has amassed a 3.36 ERA and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .222 to his opponents.
- Eflin is trying to pick up his 12th quality start of the year.
- In three of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
- This season, the 29-year-old ranks 16th in ERA (3.36), first in WHIP (.988), and 26th in K/9 (9.1) among pitchers who qualify.
- Eflin and his team have a record of 9-10-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In Eflin’s 19 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over eight times.
Eflin’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Orioles | Jul. 21 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| at Royals | Jul. 16 | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. Braves | Jul. 9 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 4 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jun. 28 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Sandy Alcantara
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw six innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up four earned runs while allowing eight hits.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.77 and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .255 in 20 games this season.
- He has nine quality starts in 20 chances this season.
- In 20 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this year, the 27-year-old ranks 52nd in ERA (4.77), 42nd in WHIP (1.290), and 49th in K/9 (7.6).
- The Marlins are 6-14-0 against the spread when Alcantara starts.
- Alcantara has had 20 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and 13 of those outings finished over the total.
Alcantara’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | Jul. 19 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| at Orioles | Jul. 14 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 7 | 6.2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| at Braves | Jul. 2 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | Jun. 27 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
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