Following a three-game losing streak, the Baltimore Orioles (91-55) face off against the Tampa Bay Rays (91-57) on Friday at 7:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Rays will send Zach Eflin (14-8) to the mound, while Jack Flaherty (8-8) will answer the bell for the Orioles.
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Tampa Bay vs. Baltimore Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 15, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland
- How to Watch on TV: APLTV
- Probable Pitchers: Eflin – TB (14-8, 3.53 ERA) vs Flaherty – BAL (8-8, 4.98 ERA)
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Rays vs. Orioles Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Eflin | Flaherty | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | GS | 26 |
| 14-8 | W-L | 8-8 |
| 3.53 | ERA | 4.98 |
| 160.2 | IP | 137.1 |
| 23 | BB | 65 |
| 164 | SO | 138 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin
- His most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, when the right-hander tossed five innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- In 28 games this season, the 29-year-old has put up a 3.53 ERA and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .235 to opposing batters.
- Eflin has 16 quality starts under his belt this year.
- In five of his 28 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 29-year-old’s 3.53 ERA ranks 19th, 1.046 WHIP ranks third, and 9.2 K/9 ranks 21st.
- Eflin’s team is 15-13-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Out of Eflin’s 28 starts with a total this season, 14 have hit the over.
Eflin’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mariners | Sep. 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Red Sox | Sep. 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| at Marlins | Aug. 30 | 6.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 25 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| at Angels | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: Jack Flaherty
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed eight hits in 3 1/3 innings pitched against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
- The 27-year-old has pitched to a 4.98 ERA this season with 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.3 walks per nine across 26 games.
- In 26 starts this season, he’s earned nine quality starts.
- In 26 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.
- The Orioles are 16-10-0 ATS in Flaherty’s 26 starts with a set spread.
- Flaherty’s starts hit the over on the run total 16 times in 26 games with a set total this season.
Flaherty’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Red Sox | Sep. 9 | 3.1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| at Diamondbacks | Sep. 3 | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Rockies | Aug. 27 | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| at Padres | Aug. 15 | 3.0 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| vs. Astros | Aug. 9 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
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