The Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday 4:38 PM ET at Target Field. The Twins have a 1-0 series lead. The Twins will give the nod to Sonny Gray (8-8) versus the Blue Jays and Jose Berrios (11-12).
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Minnesota vs. Toronto Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 4:38 PM ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN
- Probable Pitchers: Gray – MIN (8-8, 2.74 ERA) vs Berrios – TOR (11-12, 3.65 ERA)
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Twins vs. Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gray | Berrios | |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | GS | 32 |
| 8-8 | W-L | 11-12 |
| 2.74 | ERA | 3.65 |
| 184 | IP | 189.2 |
| 55 | BB | 52 |
| 183 | SO | 184 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray
- The right-hander last appeared on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics, when he went four innings, allowing one earned run while giving up three hits.
- The 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.74, with 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings, in 32 games this season. Opponents are hitting .219 against him.
- Gray is looking to record his 18th quality start of the year.
- In seven of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 33-year-old’s 2.74 ERA ranks third, 1.141 WHIP ranks 15th, and 9.0 K/9 ranks 24th.
- Gray and his team have a record of 11-21-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games started by Gray have a 13-18-1 record at hitting the over this season.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Athletics | Sep. 28 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Angels | Sep. 23 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| at White Sox | Sep. 17 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Rays | Sep. 11 | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| at Guardians | Sep. 5 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: José Berríos
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs in six innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the New York Yankees.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.65 and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .237 in 32 games this season.
- In 32 starts this season, he’s earned 15 quality starts.
- In 32 appearances this season, he has finished six without allowing an earned run.
- The 29-year-old’s 3.65 ERA ranks 21st, 1.186 WHIP ranks 21st, and 8.7 K/9 ranks 28th among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- The Blue Jays have a 14-18-0 ATS record in Berrios’ 32 starts with a set spread.
- Berrios has had 32 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 10 of those matchups finished over the total.
Berrios’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Yankees | Sep. 27 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 3 |
| at Yankees | Sep. 21 | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Red Sox | Sep. 15 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| vs. Royals | Sep. 10 | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| at Athletics | Sep. 4 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
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