Giants vs. Guardians Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 11, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 11, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The San Francisco Giants (73-70) host the Cleveland Guardians (68-76) on Monday to kick off a three-game series at Oracle Park. The matchup begins at 9:45 PM ET. The Giants will call on Alex Cobb (7-6) against the Guardians and Gavin Williams (2-5).

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San Francisco vs. Cleveland Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Monday, September 11, 2023 at 9:45 PM ET
  • Where: Oracle Park in San Francisco, California
  • How to Watch on TV: NSPB
  • Probable Pitchers: Cobb – SF (7-6, 3.74 ERA) vs Williams – CLE (2-5, 3.34 ERA)

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Giants vs. Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Cobb Williams
26 GS 14
7-6 W-L 2-5
3.74 ERA 3.34
144.1 IP 70
35 BB 31
128 SO 72

Giants Probable Starting Pitcher: Alex Cobb

  • His most recent appearance was on Sunday, Sept. 3 against the San Diego Padres, when the right-hander went three innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • In 26 games this season, the 35-year-old has a 3.74 ERA and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .264 to his opponents.
  • Cobb is looking to record his 12th quality start of the season in this outing.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 26 outings this season.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 35-year-old’s 3.74 ERA ranks 25th, 1.316 WHIP ranks 39th, and 8.0 K/9 ranks 36th.
  • Cobb’s team is 15-11-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • Games started by Cobb have a 7-18-1 record at hitting the over this season.

Cobb’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Padres Sep. 3 3.0 6 4 4 3 0
vs. Reds Aug. 29 9.0 1 1 1 8 1
at Phillies Aug. 23 5.0 5 2 2 4 0
at Braves Aug. 18 5.2 8 4 4 3 2
vs. Rangers Aug. 12 4.1 9 6 6 3 2

Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Gavin Williams

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed five innings while giving up one earned run on one hit in a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
  • The 24-year-old has pitched in 14 games this season with an ERA of 3.34 and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .214.
  • He has earned a quality start two times in 14 starts this season.
  • He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 14 chances this season.
  • The Guardians are 6-7-0 ATS in Williams’ 13 starts that had a set spread.
  • Williams’ starts hit the over on the run total five times in 13 games with a set total this season.

Williams’ Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Twins Sep. 6 5.0 1 1 1 4 4
at Twins Aug. 29 1.0 0 0 0 0 1
vs. Dodgers Aug. 24 4.1 8 7 5 5 2
vs. Tigers Aug. 18 5.0 6 3 3 4 2
at Rays Aug. 12 5.0 5 1 1 10 0

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