Phillies vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 30, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 30, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies (56-48) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (46-58) at PNC Park on Sunday, with the first pitch at 1:35 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez (0-3) to the mound, while Rich Hill (7-10) will get the nod for the Pirates.

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Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 1:35 PM ET
  • Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: MLBN
  • Probable Pitchers: Sanchez – PHI (0-3, 2.98 ERA) vs Hill – PIT (7-10, 4.89 ERA)

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Phillies vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Sanchez Hill
8 GS 21
0-3 W-L 7-10
2.98 ERA 4.89
42.1 IP 114
6 BB 44
38 SO 97

Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez

  • In his last outing on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles, the left-hander tossed seven innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • The 26-year-old has amassed a 2.98 ERA and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings across eight games this season, while allowing a batting average of .210 to opposing hitters.
  • Sanchez has three quality starts under his belt this season.
  • He has had one outing this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
  • Sanchez’s team is 2-6-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • Out of Sanchez’s eight starts with a total this season, one has hit the over.

Sanchez’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Orioles Jul. 24 7.0 4 2 2 8 0
vs. Brewers Jul. 19 5.0 6 3 1 3 1
vs. Padres Jul. 14 5.0 3 3 3 5 1
at Rays Jul. 6 6.0 4 1 1 2 0
vs. Nationals Jun. 30 6.0 6 2 1 6 1

Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Rich Hill

  • The left-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed 4 1/3 innings while giving up two earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the San Diego Padres.
  • The 43-year-old has pitched in 21 games this season with an ERA of 4.89 and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .265.
  • He has earned a quality start seven times in 21 starts this season.
  • He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in 21 chances this season.
  • Among qualified pitchers this year, the 43-year-old’s 4.89 ERA ranks 60th, 1.474 WHIP ranks 63rd, and 7.7 K/9 ranks 53rd.
  • When Hill starts, the Pirates are 8-13-0 against the spread.
  • Hill has had 21 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and 11 of those games hit the over.

Hill’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Padres Jul. 25 4.1 7 2 2 3 2
vs. Guardians Jul. 19 5.2 8 4 4 1 1
vs. Giants Jul. 14 6.0 7 3 3 2 2
at Diamondbacks Jul. 7 4.0 7 5 5 3 4
vs. Brewers Jul. 2 5.0 3 3 3 8 2

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