Twins vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 16, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Minnesota Twins (47-46) have an opportunity to add to their three-game winning streak as they visit the Oakland Athletics (25-69) at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sunday at 4:07 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Twins will send Joe Ryan (8-6) to the mound, while JP Sears (1-6) will take the ball for the Athletics.

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Minnesota vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 4:07 PM ET
  • Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
  • How to Watch on TV: NSPCA
  • Probable Pitchers: Ryan – MIN (8-6, 3.70 ERA) vs Sears – OAK (1-6, 3.97 ERA)

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Twins vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Ryan Sears
18 GS 18
8-6 W-L 1-6
3.70 ERA 3.97
107 IP 99.2
18 BB 23
124 SO 93

Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Joe Ryan

  • In his last appearance on Sunday, July 9, the righty went 4 1/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up five earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • The 27-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.70, with 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in 18 games this season. Opponents have a .222 batting average against him.
  • Ryan is trying to record his 13th quality start of the season.
  • He has had three appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 27-year-old’s 3.70 ERA ranks 32nd, 1.009 WHIP ranks fourth, and 10.4 K/9 ranks 11th.
  • When Ryan starts, his team is 10-8-0 against the spread this season.
  • Games Ryan has started this season hit the over 11 times in 18 chances.

Ryan’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Orioles Jul. 9 4.1 5 5 5 10 2
vs. Royals Jul. 3 6.0 6 2 2 9 1
at Braves Jun. 27 3.0 9 6 6 5 0
vs. Red Sox Jun. 22 9.0 3 0 0 9 0
vs. Tigers Jun. 16 7.0 7 6 6 7 0

Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: JP Sears

  • The left-hander gave up one earned run and allowed two hits in five innings pitched against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, July 9.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 3.97, a 4.04 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.043.
  • In 18 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in six of them.
  • He has made 18 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
  • Among qualified pitchers this season, the 27-year-old’s 3.97 ERA ranks 37th, 1.043 WHIP ranks seventh, and 8.4 K/9 ranks 37th.
  • The Athletics have an 11-7-0 record against the spread in Sears’ starts.
  • Sears has had 18 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in seven of those outings.

Sears’ Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Red Sox Jul. 9 5.0 2 1 1 4 3
at Tigers Jul. 4 7.1 5 0 0 4 0
vs. Yankees Jun. 28 4.0 5 7 5 5 3
at Guardians Jun. 22 7.0 4 2 2 8 1
vs. Phillies Jun. 16 7.0 4 4 4 7 0

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