The Toronto Blue Jays (64-51) and the Cleveland Guardians (55-59) square off in Cleveland on Wednesday. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET at Progressive Field. The Blue Jays will call on Kevin Gausman (8-6) versus the Guardians and Logan Allen (5-4).
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Toronto vs. Cleveland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: BSGL
- Probable Pitchers: Gausman – TOR (8-6, 3.20 ERA) vs Allen – CLE (5-4, 3.65 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gausman | Allen | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 16 |
| 8-6 | W-L | 5-4 |
| 3.20 | ERA | 3.65 |
| 132 | IP | 86.1 |
| 34 | BB | 32 |
| 177 | SO | 85 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Kevin Gausman
- In his last appearance on Thursday, the righty threw 4 1/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up three earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
- The 32-year-old has amassed a 3.20 ERA and 12.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 22 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .233 to his opponents.
- Gausman is trying to pick up his 16th quality start of the season.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 22 appearances this season.
- The 32-year-old’s 3.20 ERA ranks seventh, 1.167 WHIP ranks 21st, and 12.1 K/9 ranks second among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Gausman and his team are 7-15-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In games Gausman has started this season, the teams are 9-13-0 at hitting the over.
Gausman’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Orioles | Aug. 3 | 4.1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Angels | Jul. 28 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| at Mariners | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| at Tigers | Jul. 8 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jul. 2 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Logan Allen
- The left-hander last pitched on Friday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed four hits in six innings against the Chicago White Sox.
- The 24-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 3.65, a 2.66 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.367.
- In 16 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in six of them.
- He has four appearances with no earned runs allowed in 16 chances this season.
- The Guardians have an 11-5-0 ATS record in Allen’s 16 starts that had a set spread.
- Allen has had 16 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and five of those matchups finished over the total.
Allen’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 4 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| at White Sox | Jul. 29 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Royals | Jul. 24 | 7.0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| at Pirates | Jul. 18 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| at Royals | Jun. 28 | 3.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
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