The Texas Rangers (55-39) bring a three-game winning streak into a game against the Tampa Bay Rays (60-36) at 8:05 PM ET on Monday. The Rays will give the nod to Shane McClanahan (11-1, 2.53 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 12 on the season, and the Rangers will turn to Dane Dunning (8-2, 2.84 ERA).
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Tampa Bay vs. Texas Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, July 17, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: BSSW
- Probable Pitchers: McClanahan – TB (11-1, 2.53 ERA) vs Dunning – TEX (8-2, 2.84 ERA)
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Rays vs. Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| McClanahan | Dunning | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | GS | 12 |
| 11-1 | W-L | 8-2 |
| 2.53 | ERA | 2.84 |
| 96 | IP | 92 |
| 38 | BB | 24 |
| 101 | SO | 59 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Shane McClanahan
- His most recent time out was on Saturday, July 1 against the Seattle Mariners, when the lefty threw three innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up five hits.
- The 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.53, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 17 games this season. Opponents are hitting .210 against him.
- McClanahan is looking to secure his 12th quality start of the season in this matchup.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 17 appearances this season.
- The 26-year-old ranks first in ERA (2.53), 31st in WHIP (1.167), and 22nd in K/9 (9.5) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
- When McClanahan starts, his team is 12-5-0 against the spread this season.
- Games McClanahan has started this season hit the over 10 times in 17 chances.
McClanahan’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | Jun. 30 | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Royals | Jun. 22 | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| at Padres | Jun. 16 | 6.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Rangers | Jun. 11 | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| at Red Sox | Jun. 5 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Dane Dunning
- The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, July 9, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Washington Nationals.
- The 28-year-old has pitched to a 2.84 ERA this season with 5.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.3 walks per nine across 20 games.
- He has six quality starts in 12 chances this season.
- He has seven appearances with no earned runs allowed in 20 chances this season.
- The Rangers have an 8-4-0 ATS record in Dunning’s 12 starts with a set spread.
- Dunning’s starts went over the run total five times in 12 games with a set total this season.
Dunning’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Nationals | Jul. 9 | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 4 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Tigers | Jun. 28 | 8.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| at Yankees | Jun. 23 | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Jun. 17 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
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