The Oakland Athletics (46-107) take on the Detroit Tigers (72-81) at 9:40 PM ET on Friday following an eight-game losing streak. The Tigers will give the ball to Sawyer Gipson-Long (1-0, 2.70 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 2 on the season, and the Athletics will counter with Ken Waldichuk (3-8, 5.61 ERA).
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Detroit vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 22, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Gipson-Long – DET (1-0, 2.70 ERA) vs Waldichuk – OAK (3-8, 5.61 ERA)
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Tigers vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gipson-Long | Waldichuk | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | GS | 21 |
| 1-0 | W-L | 3-8 |
| 2.70 | ERA | 5.61 |
| 10 | IP | 130 |
| 3 | BB | 68 |
| 16 | SO | 122 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Sawyer Gipson-Long
- In his last time out on Sunday, the right-hander tossed five innings against the Los Angeles Angels, allowing one earned run while surrendering two hits.
- In his two games this season, opposing hitters have a collective batting average of only .167 against him. He has a 2.70 ERA and averages 14.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Gipson-Long has a record of 0-2-0 ATS in two starts with a spread this season.
- In the two games with a total started by Gipson-Long this season, the teams hit the over once.
Gipson-Long’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Angels | Sep. 16 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
| vs. White Sox | Sep. 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Ken Waldichuk
- The left-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Sunday, when he threw four innings, giving up six earned runs while allowing nine hits to the San Diego Padres.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 5.61 and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .267 in 33 games this season.
- He has three quality starts in 21 chances this season.
- He has finished nine appearances without allowing an earned run in 33 chances this season.
- The Athletics are 11-10-0 against the spread when Waldichuk starts.
- Waldichuk’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 13 of 21 games.
Waldichuk’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Padres | Sep. 17 | 4.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| at Astros | Sep. 11 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Sep. 5 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| at Mariners | Aug. 29 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| at White Sox | Aug. 24 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
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