Blue Jays vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 20, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 20, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Cincinnati Reds (64-60) play on Sunday in Cincinnati against the Toronto Blue Jays (68-56). First pitch is at 1:40 PM ET. The Blue Jays will call on Hyun-Jin Ryu (1-1) against the Reds and Hunter Greene (2-4).

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Toronto vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 1:40 PM ET
  • Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
  • How to Watch on TV: BSOH
  • Probable Pitchers: Ryu – TOR (1-1, 2.57 ERA) vs Greene – CIN (2-4, 3.93 ERA)

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Blue Jays vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Ryu Greene
3 GS 14
1-1 W-L 2-4
2.57 ERA 3.93
14 IP 73.1
4 BB 31
8 SO 100

Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Hyun-Jin Ryu

  • The lefty last appeared on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, when he threw five innings, allowing no earned runs while giving up two hits.
  • In three games this season, the 36-year-old has an ERA of 2.57, with 5.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .216 against him.
  • He is looking to keep a streak of two games without surrendering an earned run alive.
  • When Ryu starts, his team is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
  • Games Ryu has started this season hit the over two times in three chances.

Ryu’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Cubs Aug. 13 5.0 2 2 0 3 2
at Guardians Aug. 7 4.0 0 0 0 2 1
vs. Orioles Aug. 1 5.0 9 4 4 3 1

Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Hunter Greene

  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, June 17 against the Houston Astros, throwing six innings and giving up two earned runs.
  • The 24-year-old has pitched to a 3.93 ERA this season with 12.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.8 walks per nine across 14 games.
  • In 14 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in six of them.
  • In 14 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
  • The Reds have a 6-8-0 record against the spread in Greene’s starts.
  • Greene’s starts went over the run total six times in 14 games with a set total this season.

Greene’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Astros Jun. 17 6.0 5 2 2 3 4
at Cardinals Jun. 11 5.1 6 3 3 9 2
at Red Sox Jun. 1 6.0 2 1 1 8 3
at Cubs May. 26 6.0 0 0 0 11 2
vs. Yankees May. 21 7.0 4 4 4 10 3

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