The Toronto Blue Jays (88-71) and the Tampa Bay Rays (97-62) square off at Rogers Centre on Friday at 7:07 PM ET, beginning a three-game series. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Blue Jays will send Yusei Kikuchi (10-6) to the mound, while Aaron Civale (7-4) will take the ball for the Rays.
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Toronto vs. Tampa Bay Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: SNET
- Probable Pitchers: Kikuchi – TOR (10-6, 3.82 ERA) vs Civale – TB (7-4, 3.43 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Rays Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Kikuchi | Civale | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | GS | 22 |
| 10-6 | W-L | 7-4 |
| 3.82 | ERA | 3.43 |
| 162.2 | IP | 120.2 |
| 46 | BB | 31 |
| 177 | SO | 113 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi
- In his most recent outing on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays, the lefty went four innings, giving up three earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
- The 32-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.82, with 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 31 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .249 batting average against him.
- Kikuchi has registered nine quality starts this year.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in four of his 31 outings this season.
- The 32-year-old ranks 27th in ERA (3.82), 32nd in WHIP (1.266), and 13th in K/9 (9.8) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Kikuchi and his team are 19-12-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games Kikuchi has started this season hit the over 15 times in 31 chances.
Kikuchi’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rays | Sep. 24 | 4.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| at Yankees | Sep. 19 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Rangers | Sep. 13 | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Royals | Sep. 8 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| at Rockies | Sep. 2 | 4.2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Civale
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, Sept. 20, when he threw three innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up six earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- The 28-year-old has pitched to a 3.43 ERA this season with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.3 walks per nine across 22 games.
- In 22 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in seven of them.
- He has five appearances with no earned runs allowed in 22 chances this season.
- The Rays are 12-10-0 against the spread when Civale starts.
- Civale has started 22 contests with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 12 of them.
Civale’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Angels | Sep. 20 | 3.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| at Orioles | Sep. 14 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Mariners | Sep. 9 | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Red Sox | Sep. 4 | 5.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 3 |
| at Marlins | Aug. 29 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
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