Following a four-game losing streak, the Kansas City Royals (25-63) take on the Cleveland Guardians (43-44) on Friday at 7:10 PM ET. The probable starters are Aaron Civale (2-2) for the Guardians and Daniel Lynch (2-3) for the Royals.
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Cleveland vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 7, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: BSGL
- Probable Pitchers: Civale – CLE (2-2, 2.96 ERA) vs Lynch – KC (2-3, 4.14 ERA)
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Guardians vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Civale | Lynch | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | GS | 7 |
| 2-2 | W-L | 2-3 |
| 2.96 | ERA | 4.14 |
| 45.2 | IP | 41.1 |
| 16 | BB | 13 |
| 35 | SO | 28 |
Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Civale
- The right-hander’s last time out came on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing three hits.
- In eight games this season, the 28-year-old has an ERA of 2.96, with 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .218 against him.
- Civale is trying to record his fourth quality start of the year in this matchup.
- In two of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- Civale and his team are 5-3-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In Civale’s eight starts with a total, the teams have hit the over four times.
Civale’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cubs | Jul. 2 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Brewers | Jun. 25 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Athletics | Jun. 20 | 6.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| at Padres | Jun. 14 | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jun. 8 | 5.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Daniel Lynch
- The left-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed five hits in five innings pitched against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 4.14, a 2.15 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.234 in seven games this season.
- He has three quality starts in seven chances this season.
- He has made seven appearances and finished one of them without allowing an earned run.
- When Lynch starts, the Royals are 4-3-0 against the spread.
- Lynch’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in three of seven contests.
Lynch’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Dodgers | Jul. 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| at Rays | Jun. 25 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| at Tigers | Jun. 20 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Reds | Jun. 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| at Orioles | Jun. 9 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
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