The Toronto Blue Jays (51-41) host the Arizona Diamondbacks (52-40). The game at Rogers Centre starts at 3:07 PM ET on Saturday. The probable pitchers are Chris Bassitt (8-5) for the Blue Jays and Zac Gallen (11-3) for the Diamondbacks.
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Toronto vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 3:07 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: SNET
- Probable Pitchers: Bassitt – TOR (8-5, 4.19 ERA) vs Gallen – ARI (11-3, 3.04 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Bassitt | Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 19 |
| 8-5 | W-L | 11-3 |
| 4.19 | ERA | 3.04 |
| 109.2 | IP | 118.1 |
| 36 | BB | 23 |
| 102 | SO | 125 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt
- In his last appearance on Sunday, the right-hander threw four innings against the Detroit Tigers, allowing three earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
- The 34-year-old has an ERA of 4.19, with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in 19 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .230 batting average against him.
- Bassitt has 12 quality starts this year.
- In six of his 19 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 34-year-old’s 4.19 ERA ranks 39th, 1.213 WHIP ranks 33rd, and 8.4 K/9 ranks 34th.
- Bassitt and his team have a record of 7-12-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In Bassitt’s 19 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over six times.
Bassitt’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Tigers | Jul. 9 | 4.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| at White Sox | Jul. 4 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | Jun. 29 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| vs. Athletics | Jun. 23 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| at Rangers | Jun. 18 | 3.2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Zac Gallen
- The right-hander gave up one earned run in seven innings pitched on Saturday, July 8 in his last outing, a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in 19 games this season with an ERA of 3.04 and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .223.
- He has started 19 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 11 of them.
- He has five appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 19 chances this season.
- The 27-year-old’s 3.04 ERA ranks 14th, 1.048 WHIP ranks ninth, and 9.5 K/9 ranks 18th among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
- When Gallen starts, the Diamondbacks have gone 13-6-0 against the spread.
- Gallen has had 19 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 10 of those outings finished over the total.
Gallen’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Pirates | Jul. 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| at Angels | Jul. 2 | 7.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
| vs. Rays | Jun. 27 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| at Brewers | Jun. 21 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Jun. 16 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
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