Padres vs. Rangers Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 28, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 27, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Texas Rangers (60-43) start a three-game series against the San Diego Padres (49-54) on Friday at PETCO Park. First pitch is at 9:40 PM. The probable starters are Joe Musgrove (9-3) for the Padres and Dane Dunning (8-3) for the Rangers.

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San Diego vs. Texas Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
  • Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSD
  • Probable Pitchers: Musgrove – SD (9-3, 3.25 ERA) vs Dunning – TEX (8-3, 3.18 ERA)

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Padres vs. Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Musgrove Dunning
16 GS 14
9-3 W-L 8-3
3.25 ERA 3.18
91.1 IP 102
19 BB 27
92 SO 64

Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Joe Musgrove

  • The right-hander last appeared on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, when he went six innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up seven hits.
  • In 16 games this season, the 30-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.25, with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .245 against him.
  • Musgrove is looking to record his ninth straight quality start in this matchup.
  • He has had three appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
  • Musgrove’s team is 9-7-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • In games Musgrove has started this season, the teams are 6-7-3 at hitting the over.

Musgrove’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Tigers Jul. 23 6.0 7 3 3 6 1
at Blue Jays Jul. 18 6.0 5 1 1 7 1
vs. Mets Jul. 9 6.0 3 0 0 7 0
vs. Angels Jul. 4 7.0 3 1 1 11 1
at Pirates Jun. 29 6.0 7 2 2 6 1

Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Dane Dunning

  • The right-hander gave up five earned runs in three innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • The 28-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 3.18 and 5.6 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .239.
  • He has earned a quality start seven times in 14 starts this season.
  • He has seven appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 22 chances this season.
  • The Rangers have gone 9-5-0 against the spread when Dunning starts.
  • Dunning’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in six of 14 contests.

Dunning’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Dodgers Jul. 22 3.0 7 5 5 1 2
vs. Rays Jul. 17 7.0 5 2 2 4 1
at Nationals Jul. 9 5.2 7 4 4 4 2
at Red Sox Jul. 4 6.0 6 1 1 4 1
vs. Tigers Jun. 28 8.2 4 2 2 10 0

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