Pirates vs. Dodgers Probable Starting Pitchers – June 5

Jun 05, 2024

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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

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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