The Oakland Athletics (34-87) open a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (74-47) with a Friday matchup at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. First pitch is at 9:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Orioles will send Kyle Gibson (11-7) to the mound, while Francisco Perez will take the ball for the Athletics.
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Baltimore vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 18, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Gibson – BAL (11-7, 4.89 ERA) vs Perez – OAK (0-0, 4.50 ERA)
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Orioles vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gibson | Perez | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | GS | 0 |
| 11-7 | W-L | 0-0 |
| 4.89 | ERA | 4.50 |
| 145.1 | IP | 2 |
| 45 | BB | 1 |
| 121 | SO | 3 |
Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Gibson
- His last time out was on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners, when the right-hander threw 5 1/3 innings, surrendering nine earned runs while giving up 12 hits.
- In 25 games this season, the 35-year-old has an ERA of 4.89, with 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .264 against him.
- Gibson is trying to pick up his 15th quality start of the season in this game.
- In one of his 25 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB action this season, the 35-year-old ranks 55th in ERA (4.89), 49th in WHIP (1.328), and 51st in K/9 (7.5).
- Gibson and his team have a record of 17-8-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Out of Gibson’s 25 starts with a total this season, 13 have hit the over.
Gibson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | Aug. 11 | 5.1 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Mets | Aug. 5 | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| at Blue Jays | Jul. 31 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| at Phillies | Jul. 25 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| at Rays | Jul. 20 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Francisco Perez
- The 26-year-old lefty has pitched in relief twice already this year, but will make his first start.
- He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 4.50, a 3.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 2.000.
Perez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | Aug. 14 | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| at Nationals | Aug. 12 | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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