Twins vs. Tigers Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – June 23, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on June 22, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Detroit Tigers (32-41) begin a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins (38-38) on Friday at Comerica Park. First pitch is at 6:40 PM. The Twins will give the nod to Kenta Maeda (0-4, 9.00 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 1 on the season, and the Tigers will turn to Joey Wentz (1-7, 6.82 ERA).

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Minnesota vs. Detroit Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, June 23, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
  • Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
  • How to Watch on TV: BSDET
  • Probable Pitchers: Maeda – MIN (0-4, 9.00 ERA) vs Wentz – DET (1-7, 6.82 ERA)

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Twins vs. Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Maeda Wentz
4 GS 13
0-4 W-L 1-7
9.00 ERA 6.82
16 IP 62
3 BB 25
14 SO 57

Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Kenta Maeda

  • In his last time out on Wednesday, April 26, the righty tossed three innings against the New York Yankees, allowing 10 earned runs while surrendering 11 hits.
  • The 35-year-old has put together a 9.00 ERA and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings across four games this season, while giving up a batting average of .329 to his opponents.
  • Maeda’s team is 2-2-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • In games Maeda has started this season, the teams are 2-1-1 at hitting the over.

Maeda’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Yankees Apr. 26 3.0 11 10 10 2 2
at Red Sox Apr. 20 2.0 1 1 1 0 1
vs. White Sox Apr. 10 6.0 8 4 4 3 0
at Marlins Apr. 4 5.0 3 1 1 9 0

Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Joey Wentz

  • The left-hander gave up two earned runs in six innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
  • The 25-year-old has an ERA of 6.82 and 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .285 in 14 games this season.
  • He has started 13 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
  • He has allowed at least one earned run in every appearance this season.
  • The Tigers have a 5-8-0 ATS record in Wentz’s 13 starts with a set spread.
  • Wentz has started 13 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in eight of them.

Wentz’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Twins Jun. 17 6.0 2 2 2 9 1
vs. Diamondbacks Jun. 11 4.1 1 2 2 4 2
at Phillies Jun. 5 4.2 7 5 5 4 5
vs. Rangers May. 31 4.1 7 1 1 5 1
vs. White Sox May. 26 4.0 6 5 5 4 2

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