The Cleveland Guardians (58-63) start a four-game series against the Detroit Tigers (54-66) on Thursday at Progressive Field. First pitch is at 7:15 PM. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Tigers will send Tarik Skubal (2-2) to the mound, while Xzavion Curry (3-1) will answer the bell for the Guardians.
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Detroit vs. Cleveland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET
- Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: FOX
- Probable Pitchers: Skubal – DET (2-2, 4.18 ERA) vs Curry – CLE (3-1, 3.39 ERA)
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Tigers vs. Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Skubal | Curry | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | GS | 5 |
| 2-2 | W-L | 3-1 |
| 4.18 | ERA | 3.39 |
| 32.1 | IP | 69 |
| 6 | BB | 19 |
| 36 | SO | 46 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Tarik Skubal
- In his most recent time out on Friday against the Boston Red Sox, the lefty threw 5 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- The 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.18, with 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings, in seven games this season. Opponents are batting .250 against him.
- Skubal has not recorded a quality start yet this season.
- He has had four appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Skubal’s team is 3-4-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Out of Skubal’s seven starts with a total this season, two have hit the over.
Skubal’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Red Sox | Aug. 11 | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 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 |
Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Xzavion Curry
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Friday, when he threw five innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up five earned runs while allowing six hits.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 30 games this season with an ERA of 3.39, a 2.42 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.188.
- In five starts this season, Curry has not yet earned a quality start.
- He has finished 15 appearances without allowing an earned run in 30 chances this season.
- The Guardians have a 2-3-0 ATS record in Curry’s five starts with a set spread.
- Curry has had five starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in three of those games.
Curry’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rays | Aug. 11 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 6 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| at Astros | Aug. 1 | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| at White Sox | Jul. 28 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| vs. Royals | Jul. 26 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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