Blue Jays vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 4, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 4, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Oakland Athletics (42-95) enter a matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays (75-62) on Monday following a three-game winning streak. The game is set to start at 4:07 PM ET at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Blue Jays will give the nod to Jose Berrios (9-10) versus the Athletics and Ken Waldichuk (2-7).

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Toronto vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Monday, September 4, 2023 at 4:07 PM ET
  • Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
  • How to Watch on TV: NSPCA
  • Probable Pitchers: Berrios – TOR (9-10, 3.70 ERA) vs Waldichuk – OAK (2-7, 5.92 ERA)

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Blue Jays vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Berrios Waldichuk
27 GS 20
9-10 W-L 2-7
3.70 ERA 5.92
158 IP 114
46 BB 64
146 SO 114

Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: José Berríos

  • In his last time out on Tuesday, the right-hander threw six innings against the Washington Nationals, giving up five earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • In 27 games this season, the 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.70, with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .241 against him.
  • Berrios has recorded 12 quality starts this season.
  • In five of his 27 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
  • The 29-year-old ranks 25th in ERA (3.70), 27th in WHIP (1.222), and 32nd in K/9 (8.3) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
  • Berrios and his team are 12-15-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • In games Berrios has started this season, the teams are 8-15-4 at hitting the over.

Berrios’ Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Nationals Aug. 29 6.0 6 5 5 2 2
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

Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Ken Waldichuk

  • The left-hander gave up one earned run in four innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Seattle Mariners.
  • The 25-year-old has an ERA of 5.92 and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .273 in 30 games this season.
  • He has two quality starts in 20 chances this season.
  • He has made 30 appearances and finished seven of them without allowing an earned run.
  • The Athletics have gone 11-9-0 against the spread when Waldichuk starts.
  • Waldichuk has started 20 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 12 of them.

Waldichuk’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Mariners Aug. 29 4.0 1 1 1 3 5
at White Sox Aug. 24 5.0 8 5 5 4 0
vs. Orioles Aug. 19 5.2 4 2 2 7 3
at Nationals Aug. 13 5.0 7 1 1 4 1
vs. Rangers Aug. 7 6.0 6 2 2 7 1

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