The Kansas City Royals (54-103) visit the Detroit Tigers (74-83) for a road game on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET. The probable starters are Sawyer Gipson-Long (1-0) for the Tigers and Cole Ragans (7-4) for the Royals.
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Detroit vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 1:10 PM ET
- Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
- How to Watch on TV: BSDET
- Probable Pitchers: Gipson-Long – DET (1-0, 2.40 ERA) vs Ragans – KC (7-4, 3.41 ERA)
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Tigers vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gipson-Long | Ragans | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | GS | 12 |
| 1-0 | W-L | 7-4 |
| 2.40 | ERA | 3.41 |
| 15 | IP | 89.2 |
| 6 | BB | 37 |
| 20 | SO | 105 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Sawyer Gipson-Long
- The righty’s most recent time out came on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics, when he threw five innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up four hits.
- In three games this season, the 25-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.40, with 12.0 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .182 against him.
- Gipson-Long will make his first start this season in a game featuring a spread set by bookmakers.
- Gipson-Long will make his first start of the season in a game with a total set by bookmakers.
Gipson-Long’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Sep. 22 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| at Angels | Sep. 16 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
| vs. White Sox | Sep. 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Cole Ragans
- The left-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed three hits in six innings pitched against the Houston Astros on Saturday.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 28 games this season with an ERA of 3.41 and 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .198.
- He has started 12 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in seven of them.
- In 28 appearances this season, he has finished 15 without allowing an earned run.
- Ragans has not yet started a game with a set spread.
- Ragans has not yet started a game with a total set by bookmakers.
Ragans’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Astros | Sep. 22 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| vs. Astros | Sep. 16 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| at Blue Jays | Sep. 10 | 5.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| vs. White Sox | Sep. 4 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Pirates | Aug. 29 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
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