The Minnesota Twins (44-43) host the Kansas City Royals (25-61) at Target Field on Wednesday, with the first pitch at 7:40 PM ET. The Twins will call on Pablo Lopez (4-5) against the Royals and Alec Marsh (0-1).
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Minnesota vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 7:40 PM ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch on TV: BSN
- Probable Pitchers: Lopez – MIN (4-5, 4.24 ERA) vs Marsh – KC (0-1, 11.25 ERA)
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Twins vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Lopez | Marsh | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | GS | 1 |
| 4-5 | W-L | 0-1 |
| 4.24 | ERA | 11.25 |
| 102 | IP | 4 |
| 30 | BB | 4 |
| 126 | SO | 5 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Pablo Lopez
- In his most recent appearance on Friday, the right-hander threw six innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up one earned run while surrendering three hits.
- The 27-year-old has a 4.24 ERA and 11.1 strikeouts per nine innings across 17 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .225 to opposing hitters.
- Lopez is looking to build upon a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
- He has had one outing this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- The 27-year-old ranks 42nd in ERA (4.24), 27th in WHIP (1.147), and fifth in K/9 (11.1) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
- Lopez and his team have a record of 7-10-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games Lopez has started this season hit the over nine times in 17 chances.
Lopez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Orioles | Jun. 30 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| at Tigers | Jun. 24 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jun. 19 | 5.2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| vs. Brewers | Jun. 13 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| at Rays | Jun. 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Alec Marsh
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, throwing four innings and giving up five earned runs.
- He has an ERA of 11.25, a batting average against of .316 and 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings in one game this season.
- Marsh has started only one game with a set spread, which the Royals failed to cover.
- Marsh’s only start with a total this season went over.
Marsh’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Dodgers | Jun. 30 | 4.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
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