The Kansas City Royals (25-59) start a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins (42-43) on Monday at Target Field. First pitch is at 8:10 PM. The probable pitchers are Joe Ryan (8-5) for the Twins and Austin Cox (0-1) for the Royals.
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Minnesota vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, July 3, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch on TV: BSN
- Probable Pitchers: Ryan – MIN (8-5, 3.44 ERA) vs Cox – KC (0-1, 2.25 ERA)
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Twins vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Ryan | Cox | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | GS | 1 |
| 8-5 | W-L | 0-1 |
| 3.44 | ERA | 2.25 |
| 96.2 | IP | 16 |
| 15 | BB | 8 |
| 105 | SO | 15 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Joe Ryan
- In his last time out on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, the right-hander threw three innings, allowing six earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
- The 27-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.44, with 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 16 games this season. Opponents have a .218 batting average against him.
- Ryan is looking to secure his 12th quality start of the season.
- He has had three appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 27-year-old’s 3.44 ERA ranks 25th, .972 WHIP ranks second, and 9.8 K/9 ranks 18th.
- Ryan’s team is 9-7-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Out of Ryan’s 16 starts with a total this season, nine have hit the over.
Ryan’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Braves | Jun. 27 | 3.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jun. 22 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| vs. Tigers | Jun. 16 | 7.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| at Blue Jays | Jun. 10 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Jun. 4 | 6.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Austin Cox
- The left-hander last pitched on Thursday, when he threw 3 2/3 innings against the Cleveland Guardians, giving up four earned runs.
- He has an ERA of 2.25, a 1.88 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of .875 in seven games this season.
- Cox has started only one game with a set spread, which the Royals failed to cover.
- Cox’s lone start with a total this season went over.
Cox’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Guardians | Jun. 28 | 3.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| at Rays | Jun. 22 | 3.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Angels | Jun. 18 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Angels | Jun. 16 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Reds | Jun. 13 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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