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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