The Texas Rangers (52-39) and the Cleveland Guardians (45-45) face off at Globe Life Field on Friday at 8:05 PM ET, beginning a three-game series. The Rangers will give the nod to Jon Gray (6-5, 3.29 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Guardians will turn to Aaron Civale (3-2, 2.56 ERA).
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Texas vs. Cleveland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 14, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: BSSW
- Probable Pitchers: Gray – TEX (6-5, 3.29 ERA) vs Civale – CLE (3-2, 2.56 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gray | Civale | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | GS | 9 |
| 6-5 | W-L | 3-2 |
| 3.29 | ERA | 2.56 |
| 93 | IP | 52.2 |
| 30 | BB | 16 |
| 75 | SO | 44 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Jon Gray
- His last time out was on Wednesday, July 5 against the Boston Red Sox, when the right-hander went six innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up nine hits.
- The 31-year-old has amassed a 3.29 ERA and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings across 16 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .221 to opposing hitters.
- Gray is trying to record his ninth quality start of the year in this matchup.
- He has had two appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- The 31-year-old’s 3.29 ERA ranks 21st, 1.129 WHIP ranks 22nd, and 7.3 K/9 ranks 50th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Gray’s team is 8-8-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games Gray has started this season hit the over seven times in 16 chances.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Red Sox | Jul. 5 | 6.0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Astros | Jun. 30 | 6.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| at Yankees | Jun. 24 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Jun. 18 | 2.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jun. 7 | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Civale
- The right-hander last pitched on Friday, when he allowed two hits in seven scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals.
- The 28-year-old has pitched to a 2.56 ERA this season with 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.7 walks per nine across nine games.
- He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
- He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his nine chances this season.
- The Guardians have gone 6-3-0 against the spread when Civale starts.
- Civale has had nine starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in four of those outings.
Civale’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Royals | Jul. 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 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 |
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