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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