The Detroit Tigers (76-83) host the Cleveland Guardians (75-84) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Comerica Park. The matchup starts at 6:40 PM ET. The Tigers will give the nod to Joey Wentz (3-12, 6.45 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 4 on the season, and the Guardians will counter with Cal Quantrill (3-7, 5.13 ERA).
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Detroit vs. Cleveland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 29, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
- How to Watch on TV: BSDET
- Probable Pitchers: Wentz – DET (3-12, 6.45 ERA) vs Quantrill – CLE (3-7, 5.13 ERA)
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Tigers vs. Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Wentz | Quantrill | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 18 |
| 3-12 | W-L | 3-7 |
| 6.45 | ERA | 5.13 |
| 103.1 | IP | 94.2 |
| 44 | BB | 34 |
| 96 | SO | 55 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Joey Wentz
- In his most recent time out — in relief on Saturday — the left-hander threw 5 2/3 innings against the Oakland Athletics, allowing two earned runs while surrendering three hits.
- The 25-year-old has a 6.45 ERA and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings in 24 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .283 to his opponents.
- Wentz is looking to pick up his second quality start of the year.
- He has made two appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
- Wentz and his team have a record of 6-12-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Out of Wentz’s 18 starts with a total this season, 11 have hit the over.
Wentz’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Sep. 23 | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| at Angels | Sep. 17 | 4.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Reds | Sep. 12 | 2.2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| at Yankees | Sep. 5 | 1.1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 30 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Cal Quantrill
- The right-hander gave up one earned run in four innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.
- The 28-year-old has an ERA of 5.13 and 5.2 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .268 in 18 games this season.
- He has started 18 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in eight of them.
- In 18 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
- The Guardians have an 8-10-0 ATS record in Quantrill’s 18 starts that had a set spread.
- Quantrill has started 18 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in five of them.
Quantrill’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Orioles | Sep. 23 | 4.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| at Royals | Sep. 18 | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| at Giants | Sep. 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| at Angels | Sep. 7 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Rays | Sep. 1 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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