The Cleveland Guardians (60-68), who lost their previous three games, face the Toronto Blue Jays (70-58) at Rogers Centre on Friday. First pitch is at 7:07 PM ET. The Blue Jays will look to Chris Bassitt (12-6) against the Guardians and Tanner Bibee (9-3).
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Toronto vs. Cleveland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 25, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: SNET
- Probable Pitchers: Bassitt – TOR (12-6, 3.92 ERA) vs Bibee – CLE (9-3, 3.01 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Bassitt | Bibee | |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | GS | 20 |
| 12-6 | W-L | 9-3 |
| 3.92 | ERA | 3.01 |
| 151.2 | IP | 113.2 |
| 49 | BB | 36 |
| 143 | SO | 112 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt
- The right-hander’s last appearance came on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he went six innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up three hits.
- The 34-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.92, with 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 26 games this season. Opponents are hitting .228 against him.
- Bassitt has 16 quality starts under his belt this season.
- He has made seven appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 34-year-old ranks 33rd in ERA (3.92), 26th in WHIP (1.200), and 32nd in K/9 (8.5).
- Bassitt’s team is 12-14-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games Bassitt has started this season hit the over nine times in 26 chances.
Bassitt’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Reds | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Cubs | Aug. 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | Aug. 6 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Orioles | Jul. 31 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| at Dodgers | Jul. 25 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Tanner Bibee
- The right-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed five hits in five innings pitched against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
- The 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.01 and 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .228 in 20 games this season.
- He has started 20 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 10 of them.
- He has three appearances with no earned runs allowed in 20 chances this season.
- The Guardians are 16-4-0 ATS in Bibee’s 20 starts with a set spread.
- Bibee’s starts hit the over on the run total eight times in 20 games with a set total this season.
Bibee’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Tigers | Aug. 19 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| at Rays | Aug. 13 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Aug. 8 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| at Astros | Aug. 2 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| at White Sox | Jul. 27 | 6.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
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