Blue Jays vs. Yankees Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 20, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 20, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays (84-67) have an opportunity to extend their four-game winning streak as they visit the New York Yankees (76-75) at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday at 7:05 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Kevin Gausman (11-9) for the Blue Jays and Michael King (4-6) for the Yankees.

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Toronto vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
  • Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
  • How to Watch on TV: AMZP
  • Probable Pitchers: Gausman – TOR (11-9, 3.40 ERA) vs King – NYY (4-6, 2.77 ERA)

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Blue Jays vs. Yankees Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Gausman King
29 GS 7
11-9 W-L 4-6
3.40 ERA 2.77
172 IP 87.2
50 BB 27
222 SO 108

Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Kevin Gausman

  • The righty’s last time out was on Thursday against the Texas Rangers, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • In 29 games this season, the 32-year-old has amassed a 3.40 ERA and 11.6 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .231 to opposing hitters.
  • Gausman has 18 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • In seven of his 29 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 32-year-old’s 3.40 ERA ranks 11th, 1.203 WHIP ranks 24th, and 11.6 K/9 ranks third.
  • When Gausman starts, his team is 10-19-0 against the spread this season.
  • Games Gausman has started this season hit the over 13 times in 29 chances.

Gausman’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Rangers Sep. 14 4.2 6 4 4 5 6
vs. Royals Sep. 9 8.0 2 1 1 10 1
at Rockies Sep. 3 4.0 6 3 3 5 3
vs. Nationals Aug. 28 5.0 7 3 3 7 2
at Orioles Aug. 23 6.0 5 2 2 8 1

Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael King

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Thursday, when he tossed 4 2/3 innings while giving up one earned run on six hits in a matchup with the Boston Red Sox.
  • The 28-year-old has pitched to a 2.77 ERA this season with 11.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.8 walks per nine across 46 games.
  • King has not earned a quality start in seven starts this season.
  • He has 30 appearances with no earned runs allowed in 46 chances this season.
  • When King starts, the Yankees are 2-5-0 against the spread.
  • King has started seven games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in three of them.

King’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Red Sox Sep. 14 4.2 6 1 1 8 1
vs. Brewers Sep. 9 5.0 4 2 1 9 1
at Astros Sep. 3 5.0 5 1 1 4 0
at Tigers Aug. 29 4.0 3 0 0 5 0
vs. Nationals Aug. 24 2.2 1 1 0 3 2

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