The Detroit Tigers (73-83) host the Kansas City Royals (54-102) on Tuesday to kick off a three-game series at Comerica Park. The matchup starts at 6:40 PM ET. The Tigers will call on Reese Olson (5-7) versus the Royals and Zack Greinke (1-15).
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Detroit vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
- How to Watch on TV: BSDET
- Probable Pitchers: Olson – DET (5-7, 4.13 ERA) vs Greinke – KC (1-15, 5.37 ERA)
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Tigers vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Olson | Greinke | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | GS | 25 |
| 5-7 | W-L | 1-15 |
| 4.13 | ERA | 5.37 |
| 98 | IP | 132.1 |
| 31 | BB | 20 |
| 96 | SO | 90 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Reese Olson
- The right-hander’s last appearance came on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when he went six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up two hits.
- In 20 games this season, the 24-year-old has amassed a 4.13 ERA and 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .209 to opposing batters.
- Olson is looking for his fifth quality start in a row.
- He has made three appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- Olson’s team is 12-6-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- In Olson’s 18 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over nine times.
Olson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Sep. 20 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Reds | Sep. 14 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| vs. White Sox | Sep. 8 | 6.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| at White Sox | Sep. 2 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 28 | 4.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Greinke
- The right-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed 3 2/3 innings while giving up two earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
- The 39-year-old has an ERA of 5.37 and 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .283 in 28 games this season.
- He has two quality starts in 25 chances this season.
- In 28 appearances this season, he has finished four without allowing an earned run.
- The Royals are 11-14-0 against the spread when Greinke starts.
- Greinke’s starts went over the run total nine times in 25 games with a set total this season.
Greinke’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Guardians | Sep. 20 | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Astros | Sep. 15 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| at Blue Jays | Sep. 9 | 3.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Red Sox | Sep. 3 | 3.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| vs. Pirates | Aug. 28 | 4.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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