Blue Jays vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 29, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 29, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays (72-60) have a home game at Rogers Centre against the Washington Nationals (61-71) at 7:07 PM ET on Tuesday. The Blue Jays will call on Jose Berrios (9-9) versus the Nationals and MacKenzie Gore (6-10).

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Toronto vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
  • Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
  • How to Watch on TV: SNET
  • Probable Pitchers: Berrios – TOR (9-9, 3.55 ERA) vs Gore – WSH (6-10, 4.38 ERA)

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Blue Jays vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Berrios Gore
26 GS 25
9-9 W-L 6-10
3.55 ERA 4.38
152 IP 127.1
44 BB 53
144 SO 145

Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: José Berríos

  • In his last time out on Thursday, the right-hander went six innings against the Baltimore Orioles, allowing five earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
  • The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.55, with 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 26 games this season. Opponents are batting .241 against him.
  • Berrios has registered 12 quality starts this year.
  • In five of his 26 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
  • The 29-year-old’s 3.55 ERA ranks 21st, 1.217 WHIP ranks 30th, and 8.5 K/9 ranks 33rd among qualifying pitchers this season.
  • Berrios’ team is 12-14-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • In games Berrios has started this season, the teams are 7-15-4 at hitting the over.

Berrios’ Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Orioles Aug. 24 6.0 9 5 5 4 0
at Reds Aug. 18 5.2 1 0 0 8 4
vs. Cubs Aug. 11 4.1 9 6 4 3 0
at Red Sox Aug. 5 5.2 6 3 3 6 0
vs. Angels Jul. 30 6.0 6 1 1 6 2

Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: MacKenzie Gore

  • The left-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed four hits in four innings pitched against the New York Yankees on Wednesday.
  • The 24-year-old has pitched to a 4.38 ERA this season with 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.7 walks per nine across 25 games.
  • He has eight quality starts in 25 chances this season.
  • In 25 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.
  • The Nationals have gone 13-12-0 against the spread when Gore starts.
  • Gore has started 25 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in nine of them.

Gore’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Yankees Aug. 23 4.0 4 6 2 4 1
vs. Red Sox Aug. 16 6.1 1 0 0 7 2
at Phillies Aug. 9 5.0 7 6 6 5 1
vs. Brewers Aug. 2 6.0 3 2 2 5 2
at Mets Jul. 28 5.0 5 3 3 2 4

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