The Texas Rangers (72-55) face off against the Minnesota Twins (66-62) on Friday at Target Field after a seven-game losing streak. The contest starts at 8:10 PM ET. The Twins will give the nod to Sonny Gray (6-6, 3.08 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Rangers will counter with Dane Dunning (9-5, 3.19 ERA).
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Minnesota vs. Texas Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 25, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch on TV: BSN
- Probable Pitchers: Gray – MIN (6-6, 3.08 ERA) vs Dunning – TEX (9-5, 3.19 ERA)
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Twins vs. Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gray | Dunning | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | GS | 19 |
| 6-6 | W-L | 9-5 |
| 3.08 | ERA | 3.19 |
| 143 | IP | 132.2 |
| 50 | BB | 35 |
| 147 | SO | 101 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray
- In his most recent time out on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the right-hander threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- In 25 games this season, the 33-year-old has amassed a 3.08 ERA and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .222 to opposing batters.
- Gray has 12 quality starts under his belt this year.
- In five of his 25 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- The 33-year-old’s 3.08 ERA ranks fifth, 1.203 WHIP ranks 28th, and 9.3 K/9 ranks 21st among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Gray’s team is 8-17-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Out of Gray’s 25 starts with a total this season, 10 have hit the over.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Pirates | Aug. 19 | 6.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| 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 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Dane Dunning
- The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- The 28-year-old has pitched in 27 games this season with an ERA of 3.19 and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .237.
- He has earned a quality start 10 times in 19 starts this season.
- He has seven appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 27 chances this season.
- The 28-year-old ranks ninth in ERA (3.19), 20th in WHIP (1.161), and 48th in K/9 (6.9) among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- When Dunning starts, the Rangers have gone 12-7-0 against the spread.
- Dunning has started 19 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in seven of them.
Dunning’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Brewers | Aug. 19 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| at Giants | Aug. 13 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| at Athletics | Aug. 7 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 2 | 7.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| at Padres | Jul. 28 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
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