The Kansas City Royals (27-67) begin a four-game series against the Detroit Tigers (41-51) on Monday at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is at 8:10 PM. The Tigers will give the ball to Matt Manning (3-1, 3.72 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 4 on the season, and the Royals will counter with Jordan Lyles (1-11, 6.24 ERA).
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Detroit vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, July 17, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
- Probable Pitchers: Manning – DET (3-1, 3.72 ERA) vs Lyles – KC (1-11, 6.24 ERA)
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Tigers vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Manning | Lyles | |
---|---|---|
5 | GS | 17 |
3-1 | W-L | 1-11 |
3.72 | ERA | 6.24 |
29 | IP | 96.2 |
10 | BB | 30 |
20 | SO | 69 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Matt Manning
- His most recent appearance was on Saturday, July 8 against the Toronto Blue Jays, when the right-hander went 6 2/3 scoreless innings without allowing a hit.
- The 25-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.72, with 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in five games this season. Opponents have a .196 batting average against him.
- Manning is trying to record his second quality start of the season.
- He has had one outing this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Manning’s team is 3-2-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In Manning’s five starts with a total, the teams have hit the over four times.
Manning’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Blue Jays | Jul. 8 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
at Rockies | Jul. 2 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
at Rangers | Jun. 27 | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
at Blue Jays | Apr. 11 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
at Astros | Apr. 4 | 5.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Lyles
- The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, July 6, when he gave up one earned run and allowed six hits in five innings against the Cleveland Guardians.
- The 32-year-old has pitched in 17 games this season with an ERA of 6.24 and 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .244.
- He has five quality starts in 17 chances this season.
- He has not pitched this season without allowing at least one earned run.
- The 32-year-old ranks 67th in ERA (6.24), 47th in WHIP (1.283), and 61st in K/9 (6.4) among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
- The Royals are 3-14-0 against the spread when Lyles starts.
- Lyles’ starts with a set total this season have hit the over in eight of 17 contests.
Lyles’ Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Guardians | Jul. 6 | 5.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
at Rays | Jun. 24 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
at Tigers | Jun. 19 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
vs. Reds | Jun. 13 | 6.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
at Marlins | Jun. 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
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