The Colorado Rockies (48-76) begin a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (75-51) on Tuesday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is at 6:40 PM. The probable pitchers are Zack Littell (2-4) for the Rays and Ty Blach (1-1) for the Rockies.
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Tampa Bay vs. Colorado Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
- Probable Pitchers: Littell – TB (2-4, 3.99 ERA) vs Blach – COL (1-1, 4.14 ERA)
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Rays vs. Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Littell | Blach | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | GS | 5 |
| 2-4 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 3.99 | ERA | 4.14 |
| 47.1 | IP | 37 |
| 6 | BB | 8 |
| 41 | SO | 15 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Littell
- In his last time out on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, the righty tossed 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering three hits.
- In 20 games this season, the 27-year-old has a 3.99 ERA and 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .269 to opposing hitters.
- Littell has two quality starts this year.
- In seven of his 20 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
- Littell’s team is 3-4-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- In Littell’s seven starts with a total, the teams have hit the over two times.
Littell’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Giants | Aug. 15 | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Cardinals | Aug. 10 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| at Tigers | Aug. 4 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| at Astros | Jul. 30 | 5.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Orioles | Jul. 23 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Ty Blach
- The left-hander gave up two earned runs in five innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- The 32-year-old has pitched in 12 games this season with an ERA of 4.14, a 1.88 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.459.
- He has one quality starts in five chances this season.
- He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 12 chances this season.
- The Rockies have a 3-2-0 record against the spread in Blach’s starts.
- Blach has started five contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in one of them.
Blach’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Diamondbacks | Aug. 15 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| at Dodgers | Aug. 10 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| at Cardinals | Aug. 5 | 4.2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Athletics | Jul. 30 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| at Marlins | Jul. 23 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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