The Philadelphia Phillies (55-47) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (45-57) square off at PNC Park on Friday at 7:05 PM ET, beginning a three-game series. The Phillies will give the nod to Zack Wheeler (7-5, 3.80 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 8 on the season, and the Pirates will counter with Mitch Keller (9-6, 4.01 ERA).
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Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: SNPT
- Probable Pitchers: Wheeler – PHI (7-5, 3.80 ERA) vs Keller – PIT (9-6, 4.01 ERA)
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Phillies vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Wheeler | Keller | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | GS | 21 |
| 7-5 | W-L | 9-6 |
| 3.80 | ERA | 4.01 |
| 118.1 | IP | 128 |
| 23 | BB | 37 |
| 134 | SO | 137 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler
- The righty’s most recent appearance was on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, when he tossed seven innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing five hits.
- The 33-year-old has put up a 3.80 ERA and 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings in 20 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .240 to opposing hitters.
- Wheeler is looking for his fourth quality start in a row.
- In four of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- The 33-year-old’s 3.80 ERA ranks 33rd, 1.132 WHIP ranks 20th, and 10.2 K/9 ranks 13th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Wheeler and his team are 8-12-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games started by Wheeler have an 8-9-3 record at hitting the over this season.
Wheeler’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Guardians | Jul. 22 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Padres | Jul. 16 | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| at Marlins | Jul. 7 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 1 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Mets | Jun. 25 | 5.1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller
- The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed nine hits in five innings against the Los Angeles Angels.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.01, a 3.70 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.203 in 21 games this season.
- In 21 starts this season, he’s earned 12 quality starts.
- He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 21 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 27-year-old’s 4.01 ERA ranks 36th, 1.203 WHIP ranks 28th, and 9.6 K/9 ranks 17th.
- The Pirates are 12-9-0 ATS in Keller’s 21 starts with a set spread.
- Keller has had 21 starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and 11 of those games hit the over.
Keller’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Angels | Jul. 23 | 5.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 18 | 6.0 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jul. 8 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| at Dodgers | Jul. 3 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Padres | Jun. 28 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
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