Dodgers vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 1, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 31, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers (59-45) host the Oakland Athletics (30-77) on Tuesday to kick off a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. The contest starts at 10:10 PM ET. The probable starters are Lance Lynn (6-9) for the Dodgers and Ken Waldichuk (2-6) for the Athletics.

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Los Angeles vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 10:10 PM ET
  • Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
  • How to Watch on TV: SNLA
  • Probable Pitchers: Lynn – LAD (6-9, 6.47 ERA) vs Waldichuk – OAK (2-6, 6.38 ERA)

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Dodgers vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Lynn Waldichuk
21 GS 14
6-9 W-L 2-6
6.47 ERA 6.38
119.2 IP 84.2
45 BB 51
144 SO 84

Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: Lance Lynn

  • The right-hander last pitched for the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, when he threw 4 2/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs, allowing seven earned runs while giving up seven hits.
  • The 36-year-old has an ERA of 6.47, with 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 21 games this season. Opponents are hitting .267 against him.
  • Lynn is trying to pick up his eighth quality start of the year in this game.
  • He has had one appearance this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
  • This season, the 36-year-old ranks 63rd in ERA (6.47), 57th in WHIP (1.462), and eighth in K/9 (10.8) among pitchers who qualify.
  • Lynn and his team have a record of 8-13-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • In games Lynn has started this season, the teams are 14-6-1 at hitting the over.

Lynn’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Cubs Jul. 26 4.2 7 7 7 5 2
at Twins Jul. 21 6.2 8 9 6 6 3
at Braves Jul. 15 5.1 6 4 4 6 3
vs. Blue Jays Jul. 6 7.0 1 0 0 11 1
at Angels Jun. 29 6.0 8 5 5 7 2

Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Ken Waldichuk

  • The left-hander’s last appearance came in relief on Wednesday when he threw 4 2/3 innings out of the bullpen against the San Francisco Giants, giving up no earned runs while allowing one hit.
  • The 25-year-old has an ERA of 6.38, a 1.65 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.772 in 24 games this season.
  • He has started 14 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
  • In 24 appearances this season, he has finished seven without allowing an earned run.
  • The Athletics have gone 8-6-0 ATS in Waldichuk’s 14 starts that had a set spread.
  • Waldichuk’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in eight of 14 games.

Waldichuk’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Giants Jul. 25 4.2 1 1 0 6 2
vs. Red Sox Jul. 19 4.1 5 4 4 5 3
vs. Twins Jul. 14 3.2 3 3 3 5 2
at Red Sox Jul. 9 1.1 2 1 1 1 0
at Tigers Jul. 5 4.1 2 2 2 3 3

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