Guardians vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 6, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 6, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Kansas City Royals (25-62), who lost their previous three games, face the Cleveland Guardians (42-44) at Progressive Field on Thursday. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Guardians will send Tanner Bibee (5-2) to the mound, while Jordan Lyles (1-11) will get the nod for the Royals.

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Cleveland vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
  • Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio
  • How to Watch on TV: BSGL
  • Probable Pitchers: Bibee – CLE (5-2, 3.46 ERA) vs Lyles – KC (1-11, 6.48 ERA)

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Guardians vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Bibee Lyles
12 GS 16
5-2 W-L 1-11
3.46 ERA 6.48
65 IP 91.2
23 BB 30
67 SO 64

Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Tanner Bibee

  • In his most recent time out on Saturday, the righty went 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs while surrendering three hits.
  • The 24-year-old has amassed a 3.46 ERA and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 12 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .230 to his opponents.
  • Bibee enters the game with five quality starts under his belt this year.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in one of his 12 appearances this season.
  • Bibee and his team are 9-3-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • In Bibee’s 12 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over five times.

Bibee’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Cubs Jul. 1 5.2 3 0 0 9 2
vs. Brewers Jun. 24 6.0 3 2 1 7 4
at Diamondbacks Jun. 18 5.0 7 3 3 6 3
at Padres Jun. 13 4.0 8 6 6 3 2
vs. Red Sox Jun. 7 5.0 4 2 1 2 2

Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Lyles

  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, June 24, when he threw six innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up four earned runs while allowing eight hits.
  • The 32-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 6.48, a 2.13 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.287.
  • He has five quality starts in 16 chances this season.
  • He has allowed at least one earned run in every appearance this season.
  • Among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign, the 32-year-old ranks 63rd in ERA (6.48), 44th in WHIP (1.287), and 58th in K/9 (6.3).
  • The Royals have gone 3-13-0 ATS in Lyles’ 16 starts that had a set spread.
  • Lyles has had 16 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in eight of those matchups.

Lyles’ Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Rays Jun. 24 6.0 8 4 4 2 1
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

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