Walker Buehler August 23rd Pitching Matchup & Analysis

Despite a series loss to the New York Mets, the San Diego Padres are now on the verge of sweeping the Minnesota Twins. For Game 3, Walker Buehler is the listed probable starter for San Diego.

Buehler is now getting up there at 32 years old, but he is a household name at this point. That said, it is worth noting that the last time Buehler made an All-Star Game was in 2021, back with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

However, we’ll be taking a look at the numbers for Buehler in 2026, as this game should be starting at 4:10 PM ET.

San Diego Padres Probable Starter: Walker Buehler

Through 25 starts and 120.1 innings this season, Buehler has a 4.79 ERA, 1.388 WHIP, 0.5 WAR, a 7-6 record, and 104 strikeouts to 49 walks.

Buehler has a pitching run value of two this season, placing him in the 50th percentile on Baseball Savant.

Minnesota Twins Probable Starter: Bailey Ober

With Minnesota looking to avoid the sweep, Bailey Ober should be on the bump. Ober has a 4.62 ERA, 1.2 WAR, a 1.248 WHIP, a 7-4 record, 71 strikeouts, and 26 walks in 103.1 innings.

Ober has a pitching run value of -1 this season, which is in the 37th percentile.

San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins: Game 3 Location (August 23rd)

Walker Buehler will be getting the ball at home, with Game 3 at Petco Park. Buehler has a 4.41 ERA over 63.1 innings at home this year, while Bailey Ober has a 2-3 record and 6.75 ERA on the road (40 innings).