Following a three-game losing streak, the Chicago White Sox (43-66) match up against the Texas Rangers (62-46) on Thursday at 2:05 PM ET. The Rangers will give the ball to Max Scherzer (9-4, 4.01 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 10 on the season, and the White Sox will turn to Touki Toussaint (1-3, 3.50 ERA).
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Texas vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 2:05 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Scherzer – TEX (9-4, 4.01 ERA) vs Toussaint – CHW (1-3, 3.50 ERA)
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Rangers vs. White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Scherzer | Toussaint | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 5 |
| 9-4 | W-L | 1-3 |
| 4.01 | ERA | 3.50 |
| 107.2 | IP | 36 |
| 30 | BB | 23 |
| 121 | SO | 29 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Scherzer
- In his most recent time out — while pitching for the New York Mets — the righty tossed seven innings against the Washington Nationals on Friday, giving up one earned run while surrendering six hits.
- In 19 games this season, the 39-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.01, with 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .236 against him.
- Scherzer is trying to secure his 10th quality start of the year in this game.
- In four of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- Scherzer’s team is 11-9-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games started by Scherzer have an 11-8-1 record at hitting the over this season.
Scherzer’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 28 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jul. 16 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| at Padres | Jul. 9 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jul. 4 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Touki Toussaint
- The right-hander allowed three hits in five scoreless innings pitched against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in nine games this season with an ERA of 3.50, a 1.26 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.250.
- Toussaint has not earned a quality start in five starts this season.
- If he manages to end his start without allowing an earned run, he’d extend his streak of 0 ER appearances to three.
- The White Sox have gone 1-4-0 ATS in Toussaint’s five starts that had a set spread.
- Toussaint’s starts went over the run total one time in five games with a set total this season.
Toussaint’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 28 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Cubs | Jul. 26 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| at Mets | Jul. 19 | 6.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| at Braves | Jul. 14 | 5.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 8 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
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