The Oakland Athletics (19-58) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays (41-35). The matchup begins at 7:07 PM ET at Rogers Centre. The probable pitchers are Chris Bassitt (7-5) for the Blue Jays and James Kaprielian (2-6) for the Athletics.
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Toronto vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, June 23, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: SNET
- Probable Pitchers: Bassitt – TOR (7-5, 4.16 ERA) vs Kaprielian – OAK (2-6, 6.38 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Bassitt | Kaprielian | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | GS | 10 |
| 7-5 | W-L | 2-6 |
| 4.16 | ERA | 6.38 |
| 88.2 | IP | 55 |
| 30 | BB | 30 |
| 77 | SO | 49 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt
- In his last appearance on Sunday, the right-hander went 3 2/3 innings against the Texas Rangers, allowing three earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- The 34-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.16, with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 15 games this season. Opponents are batting .218 against him.
- Bassitt is trying to pick up his 11th quality start of the year in this game.
- He has had five appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- The 34-year-old ranks 43rd in ERA (4.16), 30th in WHIP (1.173), and 45th in K/9 (7.8) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Bassitt’s team is 7-8-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In games Bassitt has started this season, the teams are 6-9-0 at hitting the over.
Bassitt’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rangers | Jun. 18 | 3.2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| at Orioles | Jun. 13 | 3.0 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Astros | Jun. 7 | 8.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| at Mets | Jun. 2 | 7.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| at Twins | May. 27 | 4.0 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: James Kaprielian
- The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.
- The 29-year-old has pitched to a 6.38 ERA this season with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.9 walks per nine across 13 games.
- He has started 10 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in three of them.
- In 13 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The Athletics are 4-6-0 ATS in Kaprielian’s 10 starts that had a set spread.
- Kaprielian has started 10 contests with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in four of them.
Kaprielian’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Phillies | Jun. 17 | 5.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Rays | Jun. 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| at Pirates | Jun. 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| vs. Braves | May. 31 | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Astros | May. 26 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
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