Phillies vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – September 28

Matt Rooney

Sep 28, 2023

The Philadelphia Phillies (89-69) have an opportunity to add to their seven-game winning streak as they host the Pittsburgh Pirates (74-84) at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday at 6:05 PM ET.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Zack Wheeler (13-6) to the mound, while Luis Ortiz (4-5) will answer the bell for the Pirates.

Phillies vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 6:05 PM ET

Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

How to Watch on TV: NBCS-PH

Probable Pitchers: Wheeler – PHI (13-6, 3.59 ERA) vs Ortiz – PIT (4-5, 4.96 ERA)

Phillies vs. Pirates Odds

Phillies to win: -223

Spread: Phillies -1.5

Total: 8 runs

Phillies vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance

Wheeler		Ortiz
31	GS	14
13-6	W-L	4-5
3.59	ERA	4.96
188	IP	81.2
38	BB	46
207	SO	55

Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler

Wheeler (13-6) takes the mound for the Phillies in his 32nd start of the season. He has a 3.59 ERA in 188 2/3 innings pitched, with 207 strikeouts.

In his last appearance on Saturday, the right-hander tossed seven innings against the New York Mets, allowing three earned runs while surrendering eight hits.

In 31 games this season, the 33-year-old has put up a 3.59 ERA and 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .227 to opposing hitters.

Wheeler is trying to build on a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.

Wheeler will look to pitch five or more innings for his 20th straight start. He’s averaging 6.1 frames per outing.

In five of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.

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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Ortiz

Ortiz (4-5) will take the mound for the Pirates, his 15th start of the season.

The right-hander’s last appearance came in relief on Friday when he threw 3 2/3 innings out of the bullpen against the Cincinnati Reds, giving up three earned runs while allowing four hits.

The 24-year-old has an ERA of 4.96, a 1.2 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.727 in 17 games this season.

He has started 14 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in three of them.

Ortiz has started 14 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings nine times. He averages 4.8 innings per appearance.

He has yet to finish an appearance without an earned run allowed this season.

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Matt Rooney

Matt is from the Chicagoland area and has been working in Chicago sports since 2015 with stops at WGN Radio, the Chicago Blackhawks, Stadium, and NBC Sports Chicago prior to landing at Betsperts. Matt covers just about everything for Betsperts and Bleacher Nation but focuses on the NHL and college football.

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Phillies vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – September 28

Phillies vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

Phillies vs. Pirates Odds

Phillies vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance

Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler

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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Ortiz

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