The Kansas City Royals (41-89) go on the road at T-Mobile Park against the Seattle Mariners (72-56) at 4:10 PM ET on Saturday. The Mariners will give the ball to Logan Gilbert (11-5, 3.77 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 12 on the season, and the Royals will counter with Jordan Lyles (3-14, 6.07 ERA).
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Seattle vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington
- How to Watch on TV: RSNW
- Probable Pitchers: Gilbert – SEA (11-5, 3.77 ERA) vs Lyles – KC (3-14, 6.07 ERA)
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Mariners vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gilbert | Lyles | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | GS | 24 |
| 11-5 | W-L | 3-14 |
| 3.77 | ERA | 6.07 |
| 148 | IP | 139.1 |
| 27 | BB | 37 |
| 146 | SO | 93 |
Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: Logan Gilbert
- His most recent appearance came on Saturday against the Houston Astros, when the righty tossed six innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up eight hits.
- The 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.77, with 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 25 games this season. Opponents have a .233 batting average against him.
- Gilbert is trying to secure his 15th quality start of the season.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his 25 appearances this season.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 26-year-old ranks 28th in ERA (3.77), eighth in WHIP (1.074), and 27th in K/9 (8.9).
- Gilbert and his team have a record of 13-12-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In Gilbert’s 25 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 13 times.
Gilbert’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Astros | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| at Royals | Aug. 14 | 4.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Padres | Aug. 8 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| vs. Red Sox | Aug. 2 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jul. 28 | 6.1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Lyles
- The right-hander’s last start was on Sunday, when he tossed eight innings while giving up four earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
- The 32-year-old has pitched to a 6.07 ERA this season with 6.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.4 walks per nine across 24 games.
- He has six quality starts in 24 chances this season.
- He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 24 chances this season.
- The 32-year-old’s 6.07 ERA ranks 55th, 1.263 WHIP ranks 36th, and 6.0 K/9 ranks 53rd among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.
- The Royals are 8-16-0 against the spread when Lyles starts.
- Lyles’ starts went over the run total 12 times in 24 games with a set total this season.
Lyles’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cubs | Aug. 20 | 8.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Mariners | Aug. 15 | 5.0 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| at Red Sox | Aug. 9 | 8.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| at Phillies | Aug. 4 | 5.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Twins | Jul. 29 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
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