Blue Jays vs. Orioles Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 2, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 2, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

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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