The Detroit Tigers (40-50) visit the Seattle Mariners (45-45) for a road game in Seattle on Saturday. The game starts at 9:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Mariners will send George Kirby (8-7) to the mound, while Michael Lorenzen (3-6) will answer the bell for the Tigers.
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Seattle vs. Detroit Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington
- How to Watch on TV: RSNW
- Probable Pitchers: Kirby – SEA (8-7, 3.09 ERA) vs Lorenzen – DET (3-6, 4.03 ERA)
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Mariners vs. Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Kirby | Lorenzen | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | GS | 15 |
| 8-7 | W-L | 3-6 |
| 3.09 | ERA | 4.03 |
| 107.2 | IP | 87 |
| 10 | BB | 20 |
| 89 | SO | 66 |
Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: George Kirby
- His last appearance came on Friday, July 7 against the Houston Astros, when the righty threw 6 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up six hits.
- The 25-year-old has amassed a 3.09 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings in 17 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .243 to his opponents.
- Kirby is looking to extend a fifth-game quality start streak in this outing.
- In three of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 25-year-old’s 3.09 ERA ranks 13th, 1.040 WHIP ranks seventh, and 7.4 K/9 ranks 45th.
- Kirby and his team are 10-7-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In Kirby’s 17 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over eight times.
Kirby’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Astros | Jul. 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Rays | Jul. 1 | 7.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| at Orioles | Jun. 25 | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Jun. 20 | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Marlins | Jun. 13 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Lorenzen
- The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, July 6, when he allowed three hits in five scoreless innings against the Oakland Athletics.
- The 31-year-old has an ERA of 4.03, a 3.30 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.149 in 15 games this season.
- He has six quality starts in 15 chances this season.
- He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 15 chances this season.
- The Tigers are 10-6-0 against the spread when Lorenzen starts.
- Lorenzen’s starts went over the run total nine times in 16 games with a set total this season.
Lorenzen’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Athletics | Jul. 6 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| at Rockies | Jun. 30 | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Twins | Jun. 25 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Royals | Jun. 20 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Braves | Jun. 14 | 6.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
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