The Kansas City Royals (21-55) face off against the Tampa Bay Rays (53-26) on the road on Saturday starting at 4:10 PM ET. The Rays will give the ball to Yonny Chirinos (3-2, 2.72 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 4 on the season, and the Royals will counter with Jordan Lyles (0-11, 6.51 ERA).
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Tampa Bay vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Chirinos – TB (3-2, 2.72 ERA) vs Lyles – KC (0-11, 6.51 ERA)
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Rays vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Chirinos | Lyles | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | GS | 15 |
| 3-2 | W-L | 0-11 |
| 2.72 | ERA | 6.51 |
| 43 | IP | 85.2 |
| 14 | BB | 29 |
| 20 | SO | 62 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Yonny Chirinos
- In his last time out on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, the righty threw 4 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 2.72, with 4.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 10 games this season. Opponents are hitting .190 against him.
- Chirinos and his team have a record of 2-1-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Out of Chirinos’ three starts with a total this season, one has hit the over.
Chirinos’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Padres | Jun. 18 | 4.2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| at Athletics | Jun. 13 | 3.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Twins | Jun. 8 | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| at Mets | May. 16 | 4.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| at Orioles | May. 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Lyles
- The right-hander gave up three earned runs in six innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the Detroit Tigers.
- The 32-year-old has pitched to a 6.51 ERA this season with 6.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.0 walks per nine across 15 games.
- In 15 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in five of them.
- He has not pitched this season without allowing at least one earned run.
- The 32-year-old ranks 65th in ERA (6.51), 42nd in WHIP (1.272), and 62nd in K/9 (6.5) among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.
- The Royals have a 2-13-0 ATS record in Lyles’ 15 starts that had a set spread.
- Lyles has had 15 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and seven of those outings hit the over.
Lyles’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Tigers | Jun. 19 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Reds | Jun. 13 | 6.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| at Marlins | Jun. 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Rockies | Jun. 2 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | May. 26 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
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