The Toronto Blue Jays (65-54) look to end a stretch of three losses as they match up against the Chicago Cubs (61-56) on Sunday at 1:37 PM ET. The Blue Jays will give the nod to Hyun-Jin Ryu (0-1, 4.00 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 1 on the season, and the Cubs will turn to Jameson Taillon (7-6, 5.17 ERA).
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Toronto vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 1:37 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Ryu – TOR (0-1, 4.00 ERA) vs Taillon – CHC (7-6, 5.17 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Ryu | Taillon | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | GS | 20 |
| 0-1 | W-L | 7-6 |
| 4.00 | ERA | 5.17 |
| 9 | IP | 101 |
| 2 | BB | 30 |
| 5 | SO | 89 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Hyun-Jin Ryu
- In his last time out on Monday, the left-hander threw four scoreless innings against the Cleveland Guardians without surrendering a hit.
- Over his two games this season, opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .273 against him. He has a 4.00 ERA and averages 5.0 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Ryu has a record of 1-1-0 ATS in two starts with a spread this season.
- In the two games with a total started by Ryu this season, the teams hit the over once.
Ryu’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Guardians | Aug. 7 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Orioles | Aug. 1 | 5.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon
- The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed three hits in seven innings against the New York Mets.
- The 31-year-old has an ERA of 5.17, a 2.97 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.327 in 20 games this season.
- He has four quality starts in 20 chances this season.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 20 chances this season.
- The Cubs have gone 8-12-0 ATS in Taillon’s 20 starts that had a set spread.
- Taillon has had 20 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in nine of those outings.
Taillon’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mets | Aug. 8 | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Reds | Aug. 3 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| at Cardinals | Jul. 29 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 23 | 5.2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 18 | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
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