The Tampa Bay Rays (66-45) and the Detroit Tigers (48-60) face off at Comerica Park on Friday at 6:40 PM ET, starting a three-game series. The Rays will give the ball to Zack Littell (1-2, 4.85 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 2 on the season, and the Tigers will turn to Reese Olson (1-4, 4.71 ERA).
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Tampa Bay vs. Detroit Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 4, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
- How to Watch on TV: APLTV
- Probable Pitchers: Littell – TB (1-2, 4.85 ERA) vs Olson – DET (1-4, 4.71 ERA)
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Rays vs. Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Littell | Olson | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | GS | 8 |
| 1-2 | W-L | 1-4 |
| 4.85 | ERA | 4.71 |
| 29.2 | IP | 49.2 |
| 5 | BB | 10 |
| 30 | SO | 47 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Littell
- In his last time out on Sunday, the right-hander went five innings against the Houston Astros, allowing two earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
- In 17 games this season, the 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.85, with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .305 against him.
- Littell and his team have a record of 2-2-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In games Littell has started this season, the teams are 2-2-0 at hitting the over.
Littell’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Astros | Jul. 30 | 5.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Orioles | Jul. 23 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| at Rangers | Jul. 19 | 3.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Braves | Jul. 9 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 5 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Reese Olson
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs in six innings pitched on Friday in his last outing, a matchup with the Miami Marlins.
- The 24-year-old has pitched to a 4.71 ERA this season with 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.8 walks per nine across 11 games.
- He has one quality starts in eight chances this season.
- He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 11 chances this season.
- The Tigers have gone 6-3-0 against the spread when Olson starts.
- Olson’s starts hit the over on the run total five times in nine games with a set total this season.
Olson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Marlins | Jul. 28 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Padres | Jul. 21 | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| at Mariners | Jul. 16 | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Jul. 9 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. Athletics | Jul. 4 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
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