The Texas Rangers (49-31) face the Detroit Tigers (34-45) in Arlington at 2:05 PM ET on Thursday. The Rangers will give the nod to Jon Gray (6-3, 2.89 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Tigers will turn to Reese Olson (1-2, 4.74 ERA).
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Texas vs. Detroit Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 2:05 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: BSSW
- Probable Pitchers: Gray – TEX (6-3, 2.89 ERA) vs Olson – DET (1-2, 4.74 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gray | Olson | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | GS | 4 |
| 6-3 | W-L | 1-2 |
| 2.89 | ERA | 4.74 |
| 81 | IP | 24.2 |
| 25 | BB | 6 |
| 69 | SO | 28 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Jon Gray
- His last time out came on Saturday against the New York Yankees, when the righty threw five innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
- The 31-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.89, with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, in 14 games this season. Opponents are batting .205 against him.
- Gray is trying to secure his eighth quality start of the year in this matchup.
- He has made two appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- The 31-year-old ranks 12th in ERA (2.89), fifth in WHIP (1.037), and 49th in K/9 (7.7) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Gray and his team are 8-6-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games started by Gray have a 7-7-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Yankees | Jun. 24 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Jun. 18 | 2.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jun. 7 | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| vs. Mariners | Jun. 2 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| at Orioles | May. 26 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Reese Olson
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw 5 1/3 innings against the Minnesota Twins, giving up one earned run while allowing four hits.
- The 23-year-old has pitched in five games this season with an ERA of 4.74, a 4.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.054.
- He has started four games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
- The Tigers have gone 3-2-0 against the spread when Olson starts.
- Olson’s starts hit the over on the run total three times in five games with a set total this season.
Olson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Twins | Jun. 24 | 5.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Royals | Jun. 19 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Braves | Jun. 14 | 3.1 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| at Phillies | Jun. 8 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| at White Sox | Jun. 2 | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
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