The Detroit Tigers (52-63) start a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox (60-55) on Friday at Fenway Park. First pitch is at 7:10 PM. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Red Sox will send Chris Sale (5-2) to the mound, while Tarik Skubal (2-1) will answer the bell for the Tigers.
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Boston vs. Detroit Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 11, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
- How to Watch on TV: NESN
- Probable Pitchers: Sale – BOS (5-2, 4.58 ERA) vs Skubal – DET (2-1, 3.67 ERA)
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Red Sox vs. Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Sale | Skubal | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | GS | 6 |
| 5-2 | W-L | 2-1 |
| 4.58 | ERA | 3.67 |
| 59 | IP | 27 |
| 15 | BB | 4 |
| 71 | SO | 33 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Sale
- The lefty last appeared on Thursday, June 1 against the Cincinnati Reds, when he threw 3 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up five hits.
- In 11 games this season, the 34-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.58, with 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .241 against him.
- Sale is trying to secure his sixth quality start of the season.
- So far he has allowed at least one earned run in all of his appearances.
- Sale’s team is 7-4-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Out of Sale’s 11 starts with a total this season, seven have hit the over.
Sale’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Reds | Jun. 1 | 3.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| at Diamondbacks | May. 26 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| at Padres | May. 20 | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Cardinals | May. 13 | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| at Phillies | May. 5 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Tarik Skubal
- The left-hander gave up no earned runs and allowed six hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in six games this season with an ERA of 3.67 and 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .238.
- None of Skubal’s six starts this season have met the criteria for a quality start.
- He has four appearances with no earned runs allowed in six chances this season.
- The Tigers have a 3-3-0 ATS record in Skubal’s six starts that had a set spread.
- Skubal has had six starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in two of those games.
Skubal’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rays | Aug. 5 | 5.1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| at Marlins | Jul. 30 | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Giants | Jul. 24 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| at Royals | Jul. 18 | 4.0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Jul. 9 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
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