Guardians vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 18, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 17, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Cleveland Guardians (72-78) look to add to a three-game winning streak as they visit the Kansas City Royals (48-102) at 2:10 PM ET on Monday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Guardians will send Cal Quantrill (3-6) to the mound, while Brady Singer (8-11) will take the ball for the Royals.

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Cleveland vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 2:10 PM ET
  • Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
  • How to Watch on TV: MLBN
  • Probable Pitchers: Quantrill – CLE (3-6, 5.40 ERA) vs Singer – KC (8-11, 5.51 ERA)

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Guardians vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Quantrill Singer
16 GS 28
3-6 W-L 8-11
5.40 ERA 5.51
85 IP 153.2
30 BB 47
48 SO 129

Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Cal Quantrill

  • His most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, when the righty threw six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing five hits.
  • The 28-year-old has put up an ERA of 5.40, with 5.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 16 games this season. Opponents have a .270 batting average against him.
  • Quantrill is trying to earn his fourth quality start in a row in this game.
  • In three of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
  • Quantrill and his team are 7-9-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • Games Quantrill has started this season hit the over five times in 16 chances.

Quantrill’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Giants Sep. 12 6.0 5 1 1 2 3
at Angels Sep. 7 6.0 3 0 0 6 2
vs. Rays Sep. 1 6.0 2 2 2 2 3
vs. Braves Jul. 5 4.1 11 5 5 3 0
at Cubs Jun. 30 3.1 8 6 6 1 2

Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer

  • The right-hander gave up six earned runs and allowed nine hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched to a 5.51 ERA this season with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.8 walks per nine across 28 games.
  • In 28 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 10 of them.
  • He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 28 chances this season.
  • The 27-year-old ranks 44th in ERA (5.51), 43rd in WHIP (1.438), and 37th in K/9 (7.6) among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
  • The Royals are 13-15-0 ATS in Singer’s 28 starts with a set spread.
  • Singer has had 28 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in 18 of those matchups.

Singer’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at White Sox Sep. 12 5.1 9 6 6 2 2
vs. White Sox Sep. 5 5.0 9 6 6 2 1
at Mariners Aug. 25 4.0 9 4 4 6 1
at Cubs Aug. 19 3.2 9 6 4 3 2
vs. Mariners Aug. 14 7.1 2 2 2 8 1

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