The Oakland Athletics (46-100) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the San Diego Padres (69-78). The contest begins at 9:40 PM ET at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Padres will send Seth Lugo (6-7) to the mound, while Sean Newcomb (1-0) will take the ball for the Athletics.
Padres vs. Athletics Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, September 15, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
How to Watch on TV: NBCS-CA
Probable Pitchers: Lugo – SD (6-7, 3.80 ERA) vs Newcomb – OAK (1-0, 0.75 ERA)
Padres vs. Athletics Odds
Padres to win: -202
Spread: Padres -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Padres vs. Athletics Pitcher Performance
Lugo
Newcomb
23
GS
1
6-7
W-L
1-0
3.80
ERA
0.75
125.2
IP
12
30
BB
6
119
SO
15
Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Seth Lugo
The Padres are sending Lugo (6-7) out for his 24th start of the season. He is 6-7 with a 3.80 ERA and 119 strikeouts in 125 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent outing on Saturday against the Houston Astros, the righty went 4 1/3 innings, giving up six earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
The 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.80, with 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 23 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .256 batting average against him.
Lugo enters the game with 14 quality starts under his belt this season.
Lugo has put up 19 starts this year in which he pitched five or more innings.
In four of his 23 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
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