After winning three games in a row, the Tampa Bay Rays (60-35) play on the road against the Kansas City Royals (26-67) at 2:10 PM ET on Sunday. The probable starters are Zach Eflin (10-4) for the Rays and Brady Singer (5-8) for the Royals.
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Tampa Bay vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
- Probable Pitchers: Eflin – TB (10-4, 3.25 ERA) vs Singer – KC (5-8, 5.80 ERA)
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Rays vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Eflin | Singer | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | GS | 18 |
| 10-4 | W-L | 5-8 |
| 3.25 | ERA | 5.80 |
| 102.1 | IP | 94.2 |
| 15 | BB | 35 |
| 105 | SO | 77 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin
- His last time out came on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, when the right-hander went five innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing four hits.
- The 29-year-old has a 3.25 ERA and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings in 17 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .221 to opposing hitters.
- Eflin has 10 quality starts this season.
- In two of his 17 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- The 29-year-old’s 3.25 ERA ranks 21st, .987 WHIP ranks third, and 9.2 K/9 ranks 26th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Eflin and his team are 8-9-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games Eflin has started this season hit the over seven times in 17 chances.
Eflin’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Braves | Jul. 9 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 4 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jun. 28 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Royals | Jun. 23 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| at Padres | Jun. 17 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, July 8, when he threw five innings against the Cleveland Guardians, giving up six earned runs while allowing 13 hits.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 5.80 and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .289 in 18 games this season.
- He has started 18 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in five of them.
- 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 year, the 26-year-old ranks 61st in ERA (5.80), 63rd in WHIP (1.553), and 51st in K/9 (7.3).
- The Royals have gone 8-10-0 against the spread when Singer starts.
- Singer’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 10 of 18 games.
Singer’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Guardians | Jul. 8 | 5.0 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jul. 2 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Guardians | Jun. 27 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| at Tigers | Jun. 21 | 7.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Angels | Jun. 16 | 5.1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
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