Dodgers vs. Tigers Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 18, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 18, 2023

The Detroit Tigers (70-79) kick off a three-game series on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers (91-57). The contest begins at 10:10 PM ET at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will give the nod to Lance Lynn (11-11, 5.94 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 12 on the season, and the Tigers will turn to Eduardo Rodriguez (11-8, 3.32 ERA).

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Los Angeles vs. Detroit Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10:10 PM ET
  • Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
  • How to Watch on TV: MLBN
  • Probable Pitchers: Lynn – LAD (11-11, 5.94 ERA) vs Rodriguez – DET (11-8, 3.32 ERA)

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Dodgers vs. Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Lynn Rodríguez
29 GS 23
11-11 W-L 11-8
5.94 ERA 3.32
166.2 IP 135.2
58 BB 42
175 SO 132

Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: Lance Lynn

  • The righty last appeared on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres, when he tossed seven innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • The 36-year-old has amassed an ERA of 5.94, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 29 games this season. Opponents are hitting .261 against him.
  • Lynn has 12 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • In three of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
  • This season, the 36-year-old ranks 45th in ERA (5.94), 41st in WHIP (1.404), and 17th in K/9 (9.5) among qualifying pitchers.
  • Lynn and his team have a record of 14-15-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • In Lynn’s 29 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 20 times.

Lynn’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Padres Sep. 12 7.0 5 2 2 3 2
at Marlins Sep. 6 4.2 7 8 8 1 3
vs. Braves Aug. 31 4.1 7 7 7 1 2
at Red Sox Aug. 25 6.0 10 4 3 1 1
vs. Brewers Aug. 17 7.0 4 0 0 3 1

Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Eduardo Rodríguez

  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw 5 1/3 innings against the Cincinnati Reds, giving up four earned runs while allowing four hits.
  • The 30-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 3.32, a 3.14 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.157.
  • In 23 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 12 of them.
  • He has made 23 appearances and finished five of them without allowing an earned run.
  • When Rodriguez starts, the Tigers are 13-10-0 against the spread.
  • Rodríguez’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 10 of 23 contests.

Rodríguez’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Reds Sep. 13 5.1 4 4 4 5 5
at Yankees Sep. 7 6.0 4 3 3 4 4
at White Sox Sep. 1 6.2 6 1 1 7 2
vs. Astros Aug. 26 4.2 5 4 4 1 4
at Guardians Aug. 20 6.2 4 1 1 6 1

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