The Pittsburgh Pirates (54-68) go on the road at Target Field against the Minnesota Twins (64-59) at 7:10 PM ET on Saturday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Twins will send Sonny Gray (6-5) to the mound, while Mitch Keller (9-8) will take the ball for the Pirates.
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Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch on TV: BSN
- Probable Pitchers: Gray – MIN (6-5, 2.97 ERA) vs Keller – PIT (9-8, 4.27 ERA)
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Twins vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gray | Keller | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | GS | 25 |
| 6-5 | W-L | 9-8 |
| 2.97 | ERA | 4.27 |
| 136.1 | IP | 149.2 |
| 47 | BB | 46 |
| 140 | SO | 161 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray
- The righty’s most recent time out was on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he tossed six scoreless innings while giving up two hits.
- The 33-year-old has an ERA of 2.97, with 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 24 games this season. Opponents are hitting .225 against him.
- Gray is trying to build on a fifth-game quality start streak in this game.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in five of his 24 outings this season.
- This season, the 33-year-old ranks fourth in ERA (2.97), 29th in WHIP (1.210), and 25th in K/9 (9.2) among qualifying pitchers.
- Gray’s team is 8-16-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games Gray has started this season hit the over nine times in 24 chances.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Phillies | Aug. 13 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| at Tigers | Aug. 8 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| at Cardinals | Aug. 3 | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| at Royals | Jul. 28 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. White Sox | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller
- The right-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.27, a 3.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.283 in 25 games this season.
- In 25 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 13 of them.
- He has made 25 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 27-year-old’s 4.27 ERA ranks 39th, 1.283 WHIP ranks 38th, and 9.7 K/9 ranks 17th.
- The Pirates have gone 14-11-0 ATS in Keller’s 25 starts that had a set spread.
- Keller’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 13 of 25 contests.
Keller’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Reds | Aug. 13 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Braves | Aug. 8 | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| at Brewers | Aug. 3 | 5.0 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 28 | 5.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| at Angels | Jul. 23 | 5.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
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