The Tampa Bay Rays (77-51) look to add to a three-game winning streak as they host the Colorado Rockies (48-78) at 1:10 PM ET on Thursday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Rays will send Shawn Armstrong to the mound, while Peter Lambert (3-4) will answer the bell for the Rockies.
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Tampa Bay vs. Colorado Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 1:10 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
- Probable Pitchers: Armstrong – TB (0-0, 1.00 ERA) vs Lambert – COL (3-4, 5.02 ERA)
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Rays vs. Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Armstrong | Lambert | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | GS | 8 |
| 0-0 | W-L | 3-4 |
| 1.00 | ERA | 5.02 |
| 36 | IP | 66.1 |
| 7 | BB | 24 |
| 41 | SO | 56 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Shawn Armstrong
- His last appearance came out of the bullpen on Tuesday when the right-hander tossed one scoreless inning against the Colorado Rockies without allowing a hit.
- The 32-year-old has put together a 1.00 ERA and 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings across 24 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .172 to opposing hitters.
- He will attempt for his fifth straight outing without allowing an earned run.
- Armstrong’s team is 1-3-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games started by Armstrong have a 1-3-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Armstrong’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rockies | Aug. 22 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| at Angels | Aug. 18 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Guardians | Aug. 12 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Cardinals | Aug. 9 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| at Tigers | Aug. 6 | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Peter Lambert
- The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed seven innings while giving up one earned run on four hits in a matchup with the Chicago White Sox.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in 21 games this season with an ERA of 5.02, a 2.33 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.357.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his third quality start in a row.
- He has seven appearances with no earned runs allowed in 21 chances this season.
- The Rockies have a 3-5-0 ATS record in Lambert’s eight starts with a set spread.
- Lambert’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in three of eight contests.
Lambert’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 18 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| at Dodgers | Aug. 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| at Brewers | Aug. 7 | 3.2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Padres | Aug. 1 | 4.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| at Nationals | Jul. 26 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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