The Detroit Tigers (42-51) go on the road against the Kansas City Royals (27-68) on Tuesday. The contest is set to begin at 8:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Tigers will send Tarik Skubal to the mound, while Daniel Lynch (2-4) will answer the bell for the Royals.
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Detroit vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
- Probable Pitchers: Skubal – DET (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Lynch – KC (2-4, 4.18 ERA)
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Tigers vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Skubal | Lynch | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | GS | 8 |
| 0-0 | W-L | 2-4 |
| 0.00 | ERA | 4.18 |
| 8 | IP | 47.1 |
| 2 | BB | 14 |
| 11 | SO | 31 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Tarik Skubal
- The lefty last appeared on Sunday, July 9 against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he went four scoreless innings while giving up two hits.
- In two appearances this season, he has compiled a .00 ERA and averages 12.4 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .080 against him.
- He is trying to keep a streak of two games without surrendering an earned run intact.
- Skubal has a record of 1-1-0 ATS in two starts with a spread this season.
- In the two games with a total started by Skubal this season, the teams did not hit the over both times.
Skubal’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Blue Jays | Jul. 9 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Athletics | Jul. 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Daniel Lynch
- The left-hander gave up three earned runs in six innings pitched on Friday, July 7 in his last outing, a matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in eight games this season with an ERA of 4.18, a 2.21 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.225.
- In eight starts this season, he’s earned four quality starts.
- He has made eight appearances and finished one of them without allowing an earned run.
- The Royals have gone 4-4-0 ATS in Lynch’s eight starts with a set spread.
- Lynch has had eight starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and three of those outings finished over the total.
Lynch’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Guardians | Jul. 7 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jul. 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| at Rays | Jun. 25 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| at Tigers | Jun. 20 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Reds | Jun. 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
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