The Detroit Tigers (49-62) kick off a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins (59-54) with a Monday meeting at Comerica Park. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Twins will send Pablo Lopez (6-6) to the mound, while Joey Wentz (2-9) will answer the bell for the Tigers.
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Minnesota vs. Detroit Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 7, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
- How to Watch on TV: BSDET
- Probable Pitchers: Lopez – MIN (6-6, 4.01 ERA) vs Wentz – DET (2-9, 6.37 ERA)
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Twins vs. Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Lopez | Wentz | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 15 |
| 6-6 | W-L | 2-9 |
| 4.01 | ERA | 6.37 |
| 134.2 | IP | 76.1 |
| 36 | BB | 32 |
| 165 | SO | 72 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Pablo Lopez
- The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he tossed six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up four hits.
- In 22 games this season, the 27-year-old has a 4.01 ERA and 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .225 to opposing hitters.
- Lopez is looking to register his third quality start in a row in this game.
- In two of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 27-year-old ranks 35th in ERA (4.01), 17th in WHIP (1.121), and fifth in K/9 (11.0).
- Lopez and his team are 9-13-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games Lopez has started this season hit the over 11 times in 22 chances.
Lopez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Mariners | Jul. 25 | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| at Mariners | Jul. 20 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| at Athletics | Jul. 15 | 5.2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Royals | Jul. 5 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Joey Wentz
- The left-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Saturday, July 29, when he threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings while allowing four hits to the Miami Marlins.
- The 25-year-old has pitched to a 6.37 ERA this season with 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.8 walks per nine across 17 games.
- He has earned a quality start one time in 15 starts this season.
- He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 17 chances this season.
- The Tigers have gone 5-10-0 against the spread when Wentz starts.
- Wentz has had 15 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and nine of those matchups hit the over.
Wentz’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Marlins | Jul. 29 | 4.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| at Rangers | Jun. 28 | 4.2 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Twins | Jun. 23 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| at Twins | Jun. 17 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Jun. 11 | 4.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
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