After winning three games in a row, the Toronto Blue Jays (52-41) play at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks (52-41) at 1:37 PM ET on Sunday. The Blue Jays will give the ball to Yusei Kikuchi (7-3, 4.24 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 8 on the season, and the Diamondbacks will turn to Tommy Henry (5-1, 3.75 ERA).
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Toronto vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 1:37 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: SNET
- Probable Pitchers: Kikuchi – TOR (7-3, 4.24 ERA) vs Henry – ARI (5-1, 3.75 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Kikuchi | Henry | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 13 |
| 7-3 | W-L | 5-1 |
| 4.24 | ERA | 3.75 |
| 93.1 | IP | 74.1 |
| 27 | BB | 29 |
| 96 | SO | 51 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi
- In his most recent appearance on Friday, July 7 against the Chicago White Sox, the lefty threw five innings, giving up four earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
- The 32-year-old has an ERA of 4.24, with 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in 18 games this season. Opponents are batting .251 against him.
- Kikuchi is looking to collect his sixth quality start of the year.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 18 outings this season.
- The 32-year-old’s 4.24 ERA ranks 43rd, 1.286 WHIP ranks 45th, and 9.3 K/9 ranks 24th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- When Kikuchi starts, his team is 12-6-0 against the spread this season.
- In Kikuchi’s 18 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over eight times.
Kikuchi’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at White Sox | Jul. 6 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jul. 1 | 4.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Athletics | Jun. 25 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| at Marlins | Jun. 20 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| at Orioles | Jun. 15 | 4.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Tommy Henry
- The left-hander did not allow a run in six innings pitched on Thursday, July 6 in his last outing, a matchup with the New York Mets.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 14 games this season with an ERA of 3.75 and 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .244.
- In 13 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in six of them.
- He has made 14 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
- The Diamondbacks have gone 9-4-0 ATS in Henry’s 13 starts that had a set spread.
- Henry has started 13 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in five of them.
Henry’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Jul. 5 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| at Angels | Jun. 30 | 5.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| at Nationals | Jun. 22 | 6.2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Jun. 17 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Phillies | Jun. 12 | 4.2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
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