The Arizona Diamondbacks (52-39) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays (50-41). The contest starts at 7:07 PM ET at Rogers Centre. The probable starters are Jose Berrios (8-6) for the Blue Jays and Ryne Nelson (5-5) for the Diamondbacks.
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Toronto vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 14, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: SNET
- Probable Pitchers: Berrios – TOR (8-6, 3.50 ERA) vs Nelson – ARI (5-5, 5.19 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Berrios | Nelson | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 18 |
| 8-6 | W-L | 5-5 |
| 3.50 | ERA | 5.19 |
| 108 | IP | 93.2 |
| 29 | BB | 29 |
| 101 | SO | 65 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: José Berríos
- In his most recent time out on Thursday, July 6 against the Chicago White Sox, the righty threw seven scoreless innings while surrendering one hit.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.50, with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in 18 games this season. Opponents have a .232 batting average against him.
- Berrios is looking to collect his 11th quality start of the year in this game.
- He has had four appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- The 29-year-old ranks 29th in ERA (3.50), 29th in WHIP (1.139), and 34th in K/9 (8.4) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Berrios and his team have a record of 10-8-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games started by Berrios have a 7-9-2 record at hitting the over this season.
Berrios’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at White Sox | Jul. 6 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jun. 30 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| vs. Athletics | Jun. 24 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| at Marlins | Jun. 19 | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| at Orioles | Jun. 14 | 7.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryne Nelson
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Friday, July 7, when he threw three innings against the New York Mets, giving up seven earned runs while allowing nine hits.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 5.19, a 2.24 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.431.
- He has earned a quality start five times in 18 starts this season.
- He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 18 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign, the 25-year-old ranks 60th in ERA (5.19), 57th in WHIP (1.431), and 58th in K/9 (6.2).
- The Diamondbacks are 11-7-0 against the spread when Nelson starts.
- Nelson has had 18 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and eight of those matchups finished over the total.
Nelson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Jul. 6 | 3.0 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| at Angels | Jul. 1 | 7.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| at Giants | Jun. 25 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| at Brewers | Jun. 20 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Phillies | Jun. 15 | 4.0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
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