Yankees vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitching
The New York Yankees (61-65) match up with the Washington Nationals (58-69) after Aaron Judge launched three home runs in a 9-1 victory over the Nationals. The game starts at 1:05 PM ET on Thursday.
This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Yankees will send Michael King (3-5) to the mound, while Patrick Corbin (8-11) will get the nod for the Nationals.
Yankees vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023
- Time: 1:05 PM ET
- TV: YES
- Location: The Bronx, New York
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
- Probable Pitchers: King - NYY (3-5, 3.26 ERA) vs Corbin - WSH (8-11, 4.77 ERA)
Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Michael King
- King will get the start for the Yankees, his second of the season.
- The right-hander's last appearance came in relief on Sunday when he threw 1 1/3 innings out of the bullpen against the Boston Red Sox, giving up three earned runs while allowing two hits.
- He has an ERA of 3.26, a 3.43 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.176 in 41 games this season.
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Patrick Corbin
- Corbin (8-11) takes the mound first for the Nationals in his 26th start of the season. He has a 4.77 ERA in 143 1/3 innings pitched, with 97 strikeouts.
- The lefty last appeared on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox, when he tossed six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up four hits.
- The 34-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.77, with 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 25 games this season. Opponents have a .288 batting average against him.
- Corbin heads into the matchup with 11 quality starts under his belt this year.
- Corbin will look to pitch five or more innings for his 25th straight appearance. He's averaging 5.7 frames per outing.
- In two of his 25 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- The 34-year-old's 4.77 ERA ranks 50th, 1.465 WHIP ranks 55th, and 6.1 K/9 ranks 55th among qualifying pitchers this season.
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