The Philadelphia Phillies (56-47) look to add to a three-game winning streak as they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (45-58) at 7:05 PM ET on Saturday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Aaron Nola (9-6) to the mound, while Quinn Priester (1-1) will answer the bell for the Pirates.
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Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: SNPT
- Probable Pitchers: Nola – PHI (9-6, 4.25 ERA) vs Priester – PIT (1-1, 9.28 ERA)
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Phillies vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Nola | Priester | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 2 |
| 9-6 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 4.25 | ERA | 9.28 |
| 133.1 | IP | 10.2 |
| 30 | BB | 5 |
| 133 | SO | 6 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Nola
- The right-hander last appeared on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians, when he threw seven innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up six hits.
- In 21 games this season, the 30-year-old has a 4.25 ERA and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .223 to opposing batters.
- Nola is trying to extend a second-game quality start streak in this game.
- In two of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- This season, the 30-year-old ranks 46th in ERA (4.25), ninth in WHIP (1.073), and 28th in K/9 (9.0) among qualifying pitchers.
- Nola’s team is 8-13-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Out of Nola’s 21 starts with a total this season, 11 have hit the over.
Nola’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Guardians | Jul. 23 | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Brewers | Jul. 18 | 7.1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| at Marlins | Jul. 9 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| at Rays | Jul. 4 | 7.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| at Cubs | Jun. 28 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Quinn Priester
- The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he threw 5 1/3 innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up four earned runs.
- He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 9.28, a 1.20 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.500.
- Priester has started two games with set spreads, and the Pirates went 1-1-0.
- Priester’s two starts with a total this season both went over.
Priester’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Padres | Jul. 24 | 5.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 17 | 5.1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
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