Twins vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 8, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 7, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Minnesota Twins (73-67) and the New York Mets (64-75) square off at Target Field on Friday at 8:10 PM ET, starting a three-game series. The probable starters are Dallas Keuchel (1-1) for the Twins and Kodai Senga (10-7) for the Mets.

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Minnesota vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, September 8, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
  • Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • How to Watch on TV: BSN
  • Probable Pitchers: Keuchel – MIN (1-1, 5.06 ERA) vs Senga – NYM (10-7, 3.08 ERA)

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Twins vs. Mets Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Keuchel Senga
4 GS 25
1-1 W-L 10-7
5.06 ERA 3.08
21.1 IP 143.1
7 BB 66
8 SO 176

Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Dallas Keuchel

  • The lefty last appeared on Saturday against the Texas Rangers, when he threw 3 1/3 innings, allowing five earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • The 35-year-old has amassed an ERA of 5.06, with 3.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in five games this season. Opponents are hitting .287 against him.
  • Keuchel’s team is 3-1-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • In Keuchel’s four starts with a total, the teams have hit the over two times.

Keuchel’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Rangers Sep. 2 3.1 5 5 5 2 1
vs. Rangers Aug. 27 5.0 5 0 0 3 2
vs. Pirates Aug. 20 6.1 1 0 0 3 0
at Phillies Aug. 11 1.2 6 6 6 0 2
vs. Diamondbacks Aug. 6 5.0 8 1 1 0 2

Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: Kodai Senga

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Friday, when he tossed seven innings while giving up one earned run on five hits in a matchup with the Seattle Mariners.
  • The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.08 and 11.1 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .203 in 25 games this season.
  • He’s going for his sixth quality start in a row.
  • In 25 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
  • Among qualified pitchers this year, the 30-year-old’s 3.08 ERA ranks sixth, 1.228 WHIP ranks 30th, and 11.1 K/9 ranks fifth.
  • The Mets have an 11-14-0 record against the spread in Senga’s starts.
  • Senga has had 25 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and seven of those outings hit the over.

Senga’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Mariners Sep. 1 7.0 5 1 1 12 2
vs. Angels Aug. 25 6.2 4 2 2 10 3
at Cardinals Aug. 19 7.0 2 1 1 5 2
vs. Braves Aug. 13 6.0 4 3 3 7 2
vs. Cubs Aug. 7 6.0 7 2 2 6 2

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