Yankees vs. Tigers Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 31, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 31, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Detroit Tigers (59-74), who lost their previous five games, face the New York Yankees (65-68) at Comerica Park on Thursday. First pitch is at 1:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Yankees will send Clarke Schmidt (8-8) to the mound, while Matt Manning (5-4) will answer the bell for the Tigers.

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New York vs. Detroit Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 1:10 PM ET
  • Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
  • How to Watch on TV: MLBN
  • Probable Pitchers: Schmidt – NYY (8-8, 4.51 ERA) vs Manning – DET (5-4, 3.93 ERA)

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Yankees vs. Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Schmidt Manning
26 GS 13
8-8 W-L 5-4
4.51 ERA 3.93
129.2 IP 71
35 BB 18
126 SO 45

Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Clarke Schmidt

  • In his most recent time out on Saturday, the righty threw 6 2/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing one earned run while surrendering six hits.
  • The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.51, with 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings, in 27 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .259 batting average against him.
  • Schmidt heads into this matchup with four quality starts under his belt this season.
  • He has had five appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
  • When Schmidt starts, his team is 11-15-0 against the spread this season.
  • In Schmidt’s 26 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 10 times.

Schmidt’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Rays Aug. 26 6.2 6 3 1 5 0
vs. Red Sox Aug. 20 5.2 4 2 2 8 2
at Braves Aug. 14 2.1 9 8 8 3 2
at White Sox Aug. 8 5.1 4 1 1 7 1
vs. Astros Aug. 3 5.0 4 2 2 4 1

Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Matt Manning

  • The right-hander gave up no earned runs and allowed one hit in 6 1/3 innings pitched against the Houston Astros on Friday.
  • The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.93, a 2.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.056 in 13 games this season.
  • He’s going for his third quality start in a row.
  • He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 13 chances this season.
  • The Tigers have a 6-7-0 ATS record in Manning’s 13 starts with a set spread.
  • Manning has had 13 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and seven of those matchups finished over the total.

Manning’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Astros Aug. 25 6.1 1 1 0 3 0
at Guardians Aug. 19 6.0 5 2 1 2 1
at Red Sox Aug. 12 5.1 2 1 0 1 3
vs. Rays Aug. 6 5.2 9 8 6 3 1
at Pirates Aug. 1 6.0 8 4 4 6 0

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