The Toronto Blue Jays (69-56) begin a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (77-47) with a Tuesday matchup at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Orioles will send Grayson Rodriguez (3-3) to the mound, while Yusei Kikuchi (9-4) will answer the bell for the Blue Jays.
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Baltimore vs. Toronto Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland
- How to Watch on TV: MASN2
- Probable Pitchers: Rodriguez – BAL (3-3, 5.44 ERA) vs Kikuchi – TOR (9-4, 3.44 ERA)
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Orioles vs. Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Rodriguez | Kikuchi | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | GS | 24 |
| 3-3 | W-L | 9-4 |
| 5.44 | ERA | 3.44 |
| 81 | IP | 128.1 |
| 32 | BB | 35 |
| 86 | SO | 132 |
Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: Grayson Rodriguez
- In his last time out on Tuesday, Aug. 15, the righty tossed seven innings against the San Diego Padres, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.
- The 23-year-old has an ERA of 5.44, with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 16 games this season. Opponents are hitting .256 against him.
- Rodriguez is trying to build on a second-game quality start streak in this outing.
- In three of his 16 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
- Rodriguez and his team have a record of 10-6-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games Rodriguez has started this season hit the over 10 times in 16 chances.
Rodriguez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Padres | Aug. 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Astros | Aug. 8 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| at Blue Jays | Aug. 2 | 5.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Yankees | Jul. 28 | 6.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| at Rays | Jul. 22 | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi
- The left-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The 32-year-old has an ERA of 3.44 and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .241 in 24 games this season.
- He’s going for his fifth quality start in a row.
- In 24 appearances this season, he has finished four without allowing an earned run.
- The 32-year-old’s 3.44 ERA ranks 19th, 1.208 WHIP ranks 32nd, and 9.3 K/9 ranks 21st among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- When Kikuchi starts, the Blue Jays have gone 16-8-0 against the spread.
- Kikuchi has had 24 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and nine of those matchups finished over the total.
Kikuchi’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Phillies | Aug. 15 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| at Guardians | Aug. 8 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Orioles | Aug. 2 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| at Dodgers | Jul. 26 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| at Mariners | Jul. 21 | 5.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
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