Pirates vs. Dodgers Probable Starting Pitchers – June 5

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (38-24) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (28-32) for a road game in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The game begins at 6:40 PM ET.

The probable pitchers are Paul Skenes (2-0) for the Pirates and James Paxton (5-0) for the Dodgers.

Pirates vs. Dodgers Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET
  • Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: SportsNet LA
  • Probable Pitchers: Skenes – PIT (2-0, 2.45 ERA) vs Paxton – LAD (5-0, 3.29 ERA)
  • Pirates vs. Dodgers Odds

  • Dodgers to win: -103
  • Dodgers to win: -103
  • Spread: Dodgers -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
  • Pirates vs. Dodgers Pitcher Performance

    Skenes Paxton
    4 GS 10
    2-0 W-L 5-0
    2.45 ERA 3.29
    22 IP 52
    5 BB 28
    30 SO 31

    Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Paul Skenes

  • Skenes (2-0) takes the mound for the Pirates in his fifth start of the season. He has a 2.45 ERA in 22 2/3 innings pitched, with 30 strikeouts.
  • The righty last appeared on Wednesday, May 29 against the Detroit Tigers, when he went six innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • The 22-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.45, with 12.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in four games this season. Opponents are hitting .195 against him.
  • Skenes is trying to build upon a third-game quality start streak in this outing.
  • Skenes will aim to pitch five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.5 innings per outing.
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    Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: James Paxton

  • The Dodgers’ Paxton (5-0) will make his 11th start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, May 29, when he threw three scoreless innings against the New York Mets while allowing two hits.
  • The 35-year-old has an ERA of 3.29 and 5.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .235 in 10 games this season.
  • He has four quality starts in 10 chances this season.
  • Paxton has seven starts of five or more innings this season in 10 chances. He averages 5.2 innings per outing.
  • In 10 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
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