The Toronto Blue Jays (76-62) visit the Oakland Athletics (42-96) for an away game at 9:40 PM ET on Tuesday. The probable pitchers are Chris Bassitt (13-7) for the Blue Jays and Ken Waldichuk (2-7) for the Athletics.
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Toronto vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
- How to Watch on TV: NSPCA
- Probable Pitchers: Bassitt – TOR (13-7, 3.81 ERA) vs Waldichuk – OAK (2-7, 5.92 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Bassitt | Waldichuk | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | GS | 20 |
| 13-7 | W-L | 2-7 |
| 3.81 | ERA | 5.92 |
| 165.1 | IP | 114 |
| 52 | BB | 64 |
| 151 | SO | 114 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt
- His most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, when the right-hander tossed eight scoreless innings while allowing three hits.
- The 34-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.81, with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 28 games this season. Opponents are hitting .226 against him.
- Bassitt is looking to pick up his 18th quality start of the season.
- In eight of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- This season, the 34-year-old ranks 31st in ERA (3.81), 21st in WHIP (1.179), and 32nd in K/9 (8.2) among pitchers who qualify.
- Bassitt and his team are 13-15-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In Bassitt’s 28 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over nine times.
Bassitt’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Nationals | Aug. 30 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Aug. 25 | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 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 |
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Ken Waldichuk
- The left-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed four innings while giving up one earned run on one hit in 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 seven appearances with no earned runs allowed in 30 chances this season.
- The Athletics have gone 11-9-0 against the spread when Waldichuk starts.
- Waldichuk’s starts hit the over on the run total 12 times in 20 games with a set total this season.
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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