Rangers vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 16, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Los Angeles Angels (59-62) play on the road against the Texas Rangers (72-48) at Globe Life Field. The game is set to start at 8:05 PM ET on Wednesday. The Rangers will look to Jon Gray (8-5) against the Angels and Reid Detmers (2-9).

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Texas vs. Los Angeles Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
  • Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSW
  • Probable Pitchers: Gray – TEX (8-5, 3.51 ERA) vs Detmers – LAA (2-9, 5.27 ERA)

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Rangers vs. Angels Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Gray Detmers
21 GS 21
8-5 W-L 2-9
3.51 ERA 5.27
120.2 IP 107.2
39 BB 44
102 SO 131

Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Jon Gray

  • The righty’s last time out was on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants, when he tossed seven scoreless innings while giving up two hits.
  • In 21 games this season, the 31-year-old has an ERA of 3.51, with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .231 against him.
  • Gray is trying to collect his 10th quality start of the year.
  • In four of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
  • The 31-year-old ranks 21st in ERA (3.51), 24th in WHIP (1.177), and 50th in K/9 (7.6) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
  • When Gray starts, his team is 10-11-0 against the spread this season.
  • In games Gray has started this season, the teams are 10-11-0 at hitting the over.

Gray’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Giants Aug. 11 7.0 2 0 0 7 0
vs. Marlins Aug. 5 5.1 6 5 3 6 2
at Astros Jul. 24 5.0 7 6 6 6 3
vs. Rays Jul. 19 4.1 8 0 0 4 1
vs. Guardians Jul. 14 6.0 5 4 4 4 3

Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Reid Detmers

  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw 2 1/3 innings against the Houston Astros, giving up seven earned runs while allowing seven hits.
  • The 24-year-old has pitched in 21 games this season with an ERA of 5.27, a 2.98 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.412.
  • In 21 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in five of them.
  • He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in 21 chances this season.
  • The Angels have a 5-16-0 ATS record in Detmers’ 21 starts that had a set spread.
  • Detmers’ starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 10 of 21 games.

Detmers’ Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Astros Aug. 11 2.1 7 7 7 0 3
vs. Mariners Aug. 4 4.0 9 7 7 4 2
at Blue Jays Jul. 29 4.2 3 2 2 5 2
vs. Pirates Jul. 22 5.0 6 2 2 9 2
vs. Astros Jul. 15 6.0 5 4 4 6 3

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