The Toronto Blue Jays (85-68) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays (94-60). The matchup starts at 6:40 PM ET at Tropicana Field. The Rays will look to Tyler Glasnow (9-6) versus the Blue Jays and Chris Bassitt (14-8).
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Tampa Bay vs. Toronto Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 22, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
- Probable Pitchers: Glasnow – TB (9-6, 3.61 ERA) vs Bassitt – TOR (14-8, 3.78 ERA)
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Rays vs. Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Glasnow | Bassitt | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 31 |
| 9-6 | W-L | 14-8 |
| 3.61 | ERA | 3.78 |
| 109.2 | IP | 185.2 |
| 32 | BB | 58 |
| 146 | SO | 166 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Tyler Glasnow
- In his most recent appearance on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles, the right-hander tossed four innings, allowing six earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
- The 30-year-old has put up a 3.61 ERA and 12.0 strikeouts per nine innings in 19 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .203 to his opponents.
- Glasnow enters the outing with nine quality starts under his belt this season.
- In one of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- Glasnow and his team have a record of 13-6-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games started by Glasnow have a 9-10-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Glasnow’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Orioles | Sep. 16 | 4.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| at Twins | Sep. 11 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Red Sox | Sep. 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| at Guardians | Sep. 1 | 7.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 26 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed four hits in seven innings against the Boston Red Sox.
- The 34-year-old has pitched in 31 games this season with an ERA of 3.78 and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .230.
- He has 19 quality starts in 31 chances this season.
- He has eight appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 31 chances this season.
- The 34-year-old ranks 28th in ERA (3.78), 21st in WHIP (1.190), and 33rd in K/9 (8.0) among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
- When Bassitt starts, the Blue Jays are 14-17-0 against the spread.
- Bassitt’s starts hit the over on the run total 11 times in 31 games with a set total this season.
Bassitt’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Red Sox | Sep. 16 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Rangers | Sep. 11 | 5.1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| at Athletics | Sep. 5 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Nationals | Aug. 30 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Aug. 25 | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
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