The Toronto Blue Jays (59-49) look to end a stretch of three losses as they face the Baltimore Orioles (66-41) on Wednesday at 7:07 PM ET. The Blue Jays will give the nod to Yusei Kikuchi (8-3, 3.79 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Orioles will counter with Grayson Rodriguez (2-2, 6.21 ERA).
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Toronto vs. Baltimore Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Kikuchi – TOR (8-3, 3.79 ERA) vs Rodriguez – BAL (2-2, 6.21 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Orioles Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Kikuchi | Rodriguez | |
---|---|---|
21 | GS | 13 |
8-3 | W-L | 2-2 |
3.79 | ERA | 6.21 |
109.1 | IP | 62.1 |
33 | BB | 27 |
116 | SO | 70 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi
- His last appearance came on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when the left-hander tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing seven hits.
- In 21 games this season, the 32-year-old has an ERA of 3.79, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .250 against him.
- Kikuchi has registered six quality starts this season.
- He has had four appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- This season, the 32-year-old ranks 29th in ERA (3.79), 42nd in WHIP (1.280), and 21st in K/9 (9.5) among pitchers who qualify.
- Kikuchi will make his first start this season in a game featuring a spread set by sportsbooks.
- Kikuchi will make his first start of the season in a game with a total set by sportsbooks.
Kikuchi’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Dodgers | Jul. 26 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
at Mariners | Jul. 21 | 5.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
vs. Diamondbacks | Jul. 16 | 4.2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
at White Sox | Jul. 6 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
vs. Red Sox | Jul. 1 | 4.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: Grayson Rodriguez
- The right-hander last pitched on Friday, when he allowed three hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings against the New York Yankees.
- The 23-year-old has pitched in 13 games this season with an ERA of 6.21, a 2.59 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.556.
- He has one quality starts in 13 chances this season.
- In 13 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
- Rodriguez has not yet started a game with a set spread.
- Rodriguez has not yet started a game with a total set by bookmakers.
Rodriguez’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Yankees | Jul. 28 | 6.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
at Rays | Jul. 22 | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
vs. Dodgers | Jul. 17 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
vs. Rangers | May. 26 | 3.1 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
at Blue Jays | May. 20 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
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